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|Arterial - 1 mL in vented blood gas syringe : Venous 1 mL in non-vented blood gas syringe : RED Top (serum) tube can be used for an iCa request without associated blood gas, this must reach the lab unopened within 30min, spun immediately, separated and tested immediately.
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|1 mL in blood gas syringe or capillary blood gas tube - contact Paediatrics
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Latest revision as of 02:00, 22 April 2026

Synonym(s) Ca++, Ca2+
Tube/Container Type Blood gas syringe, Lithium Heparin tube(Dark green)
Sample Type Heparinised syringe or dark green whole blood
Registration Code ABG
Add-on conditions Not available as an add on test due to sample stability
Test Availability Mon - Sun, 24 hours
Turnaround Time Hastings 30 min
Where analysed Hastings
Department Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
Deletion Code 4687
Useful Information Click Here
Measurement Uncertainty Available upon request