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Test Code CAION Calcium, Ionized

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Middletown Campus
  • Wilmington Campus

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: 3 mL whole blood collected in dark green lithium heparin tube (no gel)

Specimen:  Full tube


Collection Instructions:

Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, or financial number. Date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen are also required.

Reference Values

1.12-1.32 mmol/L

Critical values (automatic call-back):  <0.75 mmol/L or >1.50 mmol/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  8 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  1 hour