Calcium, Fluid

Diagnostic Use

Calcium is an electrolyte which plays an important role in many physiological processes throughout the body.

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

FLUD

Synonyms

Ca
Fluid Ca

Turnaround Time

8 hours

Test Code

3681

Specimen Type

• Fluid

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

Additional Specimen Information

Viscous samples unsuitable

Aliquot Instructions

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.1

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Interpretation

It is rarely necessary to measure calcium in body fluid. It is recommended that you discuss with a chemical pathologist before requesting this test.

Please note that the calcium assay has not been validated for measurement on body fluid specimens. Results must be interpreted with caution.

Reference Intervals

N/A

Test Method

Performed on Beckman Coulter AU5822 analyser using Beckman Coulter reagents.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$4.65 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3681

Contact Information

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