Test Information:
Free or Ionized Calcium is being used by the body in vital processes such as muscular contraction, cardiac function, transmission of nerve impulses and blood clotting. Measurement of Ionized Calcium is important in diagnosing or monitoring hypertension management, parathyroidism, renal diseases, inadequate calcium intake, vitamin D monitoring, dialysis patients, pancreatitis, effect of diuretics, malnutrition, kidney stones, multiple myeloma, and diabetis mellitus.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
To obtain optimal results, it is recommended to transport freshly collected or aliquoted specimen within 2 hours from the time of collection.
- However, if delay in transportation occurs, it is vital to follow the stipulated storage and stability. Specimen received beyond the stipulated storage and stability is considered “sub-optimal” in nature.
- Collect and aliquot specimen using CLOSED SYSTEM.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 7 days
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2°C to 8°C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours