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Calcium Total  

Additional Codes

LAB53

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

5-nitro-5'methyl-BAPTA (NM-BAPTA)/Photometric

Specimen Requirements

Note: This test is also available as part of Basic Metabolic Profile, Comprehensive Metabolic Profile, Electrolyte Panel, and Hepatic Function Panel. See Common Panel Test Combinations in Special Instructions to avoid duplicate test requests when multiple panels are ordered.
 
Preferred Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Alternative Specimen Type: Serum

Alternative Container/Tube: Gold, Serum gel

Alternative Volume: Full tube

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

0-1 yr:      8.6-11 mg/dL

1-2 yr:      8.6-10.7 mg/dL

> 2yr:        8.5-10.3 mg/dL

Test Classification and CPT Coding

 

Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.

 

CPT Code:

82310

Special Instructions

Stability

5 days Refrigerated