| Name |
Calcium - Ionized (iCA) |
| Section |
Clinical Pathology |
| Specimen |
Serum (red top) without gel-separator |
| Special Instructions |
Separate within 4 hours |
| Price |
$15.00/ea. |
| Laboratory |
Logan |
| Test Days |
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| Turnaround Time |
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| Description |
Measurement of ionized calcium, the biologically active form. |
| Sampling Requirements |
12 hour fasted sample is required. Avoid hemolysis. |
| Collection Container |
Remove from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube. |
| Packing Instructions |
- Label all samples with unique identifiers
- For multiple samples, number tubes consecutively using a permanent marker or adhesive label
- Place the tubes in consecutive numerical order in cardboard boxes designated for tubes
- Do not submit loose in bags
- Include a list of sample names/numbers or the Excel specimen import spreadsheet with submittal form
- Use cold packs during hot weather, especially if shipping serum samples on the clot
- Overnight shipping is recommended
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| Species |
Amphibian, Aquatic, Avian, Bovine, Camelid, Canine, Caprine, Cervid, Equine, Exotic, Feline, Ovine, Porcine, Reptile |