Ionised Calcium, blood gas

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

BGS

Constituent Tests

• Gases and Electrolytes, blood

Synonyms

iCa, blood gas

Turnaround Time

60 minutes

Test Code

4974

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Syringe

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Additional Specimen Information

200uL in capillary tube or 500uL whole blood in a 1 mL syringe, transported on ice.
Must be received in the laboratory within 15 minutes of collection (Note: remove needle for transport.)

Aliquot Instructions

Reference Intervals

0 – 1 year              1.15 – 1.45

>1 year                  1.15 – 1.30

Test Method

Radiometer ABL 90 Flex

Non-Funded Test Cost

$28.50 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3002

Ionised Calcium replaces ultrafiltrable calcium which is no longer offered.

Please note change in reference interval from 16th of January 2026.

Contact Information

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