Ionised Calcium, Serum
Test Identifier Information | |
| Registration Code | ICA |
| Method | Direct Ion Specific Electrode dedicated blood gas analyser. |
| External Price | $22.86(Exclusive of GST) |
Specimen Collection | |
| Pre-Testing Requirements | Forearm exercise with the tourniquet in place and removal of the tourniquet before the collection device is full will significantly affect iCa results. Gross haemolysis has been reported to clinically significantly lower the iCa result Benzalkonium heparin (may be used in arterial catheters) can elevate the results by up to 0.6 mmol/L.
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| Specimen Collection Protocols | Sample must be kept anaeorbic, transport on ice to laboratory. |
| Patient Specimen | 4.0mL Red Top, collected anerobically |
| Paediatric Specimen | Blood 1 mL plain collected anaerobically |
| Sample Delivery to Lab | On ice |
Instructions for Referral to CHLabs | |
| Aliquot Instructions | 1mL serum into syringe for ICA Fridge 5°C |
| Aliquot Transport to CHL | At 4°C in leak proof capped syringe. On ice |
CHLabs Laboratory | |
| Department | Biochemistry - Core |
| Contact Details |
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| Contact Phone Number | 03 3640397 ext: 80397 |
| Test Availability | Mon - Sun, 24 hrs |
| Turnaround Time | 1 - 2 hrs |
| Reference Interval | Reference range: 1.13 - 1.26 mmol/L Ionised Calcium replaces ultrafiltrable calcium which is no longer offered. Please note change to reference range from 26/10/05. This can be referenced to the CHLabs electoral roll study 2005 - data on file at CHLabs. |
| Delphic Number Test Number | 4209 |
