Test Code ICA In-house Calcium Ionized
Cerner Test Code
In-house Calcium Ionized
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Li Hep GRN
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 1.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Order this test for on campus-locations only! Draw in a Green Lithium Heparin (non gel) tube. Do not take cap off. Tape top of tube. Put on ice. Deliver to lab ASAP.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated cap not opened 48 hours
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
CPT(s)
82330
Performing Location
Mercy Respiratory Therapy Lab, Des Moines, IA
Rejection Criteria
Specimens that are received in lab not on ice have up to 30 minutes from collection time to be placed on ice.