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

Sample must arrive in lab within 15 min of collection.

Paediatric Specimen 200 uL in blood gas capillary.

Aliquot Instructions

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Sample must be kept anaerobic.

Transport to CHL At 4°C in leak proof capped syringe. On ice

Reference Intervals

Arterial or venous:  1.15 – 1.30 mmol/L

Test Method

Radiometer ABL 90

Non-Funded Test Cost

$22.86 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3002

Ionised Calcium replaces ultrafiltrable calcium which is no longer offered.

Contact Information

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