Calcium - Ionised
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| Synonym(s) | Ca++, Ca2+ |
| Tube/Container Type | 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. |
| 1 mL in blood gas syringe or capillary blood gas tube - contact Paediatrics | |
| 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 |