Test Code LAB53 Calcium

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 82310

This test is also included in Basic Metabolic Panel (LAB15); Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (LAB17); and Renal Function Panel (LAB19).

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory: Chemistry

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of lithium heparin plasma.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Ranges:

0-10 days = 7.6-10.4mg/dL

10 days-2 years = 9.0-11.0mg/dL

2-12 years = 8.8-10.8mg/dL

12-18 years = 8.4-10.2mg/dL

18-60 years = 8.6-10.0mg/dL

60-90 years = 8.8-10.2mg/dL

>90 years = 8.2-9.6mg/dL

Critical values (automatic call-back):

>18 years: <6.0 mg/dL or >12.0 mg/dL

<18 years: <7.0 mg/dL or >12.0 mg/dL

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