Calcium - Ionised

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.
	0.5 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
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Measurement Uncertainty	Available upon request