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| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | CA |
| EPIC | LAB53 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Diagnosing and monitoring of a wide range of disorders including diseases of bone, kidney, parathyroid gland or gastrointestinal tract
Method Name
Photometric
Reference Values
Children (0 - 9 days): 7.6 - 10.4 mg/dL
Children (10 days - < 2 years): 9.0 - 11.0 mg/dL
Children (2 - < 12 years): 8.8 - 10.8 mg/dL
Children (12 - < 18 years): 8.4 - 10.2 mg/dL
Adults (< 18 years): 8.5 - 10.2 mg/dL
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Available Stat
Specimen Type
Submit one of the following:
~ Plasma
~ Serum
Preferred Container
Plasma Separator Tube (PST)
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Plasma: 1 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Plasma: 0.3 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))
Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Plasma
Frozen: 3 Months
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Note: Frozen serum is acceptable for this test.
Specimen Type: Serum
Frozen: 3 Months
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Note: Frozen serum is acceptable for this test.
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 82310 | Calcium, Total, Quantitative |
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
17861-6
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube
Orange Top Tube (Rapid clot serum)