Calcium
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB53
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLH-R | 0.1 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLHM-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 2 Days
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 7 Days
Refrigerate: 3 Weeks
Frozen: 8 Months
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| CALCIUM | 17861-6 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB53 Calcium: 82310
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Laboratory (APD)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Concord Clinic Laboratory (CON)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)
Manchester Clinic Laboratory (MAN)
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center Laboratory (MAH)
Nashua Clinic Laboratory (NSH)
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH)