Category
Routine Chemistry
Sub Category
Electrolytes
Synonyms/Aliases
N/A
Abbreviations
CA; CA2+
Type
INDIVIDUAL TEST
Results
RESULTS READY IN 2-3WORKING DAYS
Method
SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC
Temp
AMBIENT: 6HOURS; R (2-8℃): 7DAYS; F (-20℃): 14DAYS
Setup
ALL WORKING DAYS
Components Parameters
- N/A
PRE-ANALYTIC CONSIDERATIONS
Test Ordering Instructions
FILL OUT TEST REQUEST FORM FULLY & LEGIBLY.
Patient preparation
NOT APPLICABLE
Sample type
SERUM
Container/ preservative
SERUM SEPARATOR TUBE (SST/ GEL) OR PLAIN (RED TOP) VACUTAINER
Sample volume
AT LEAST 2 ML
Rejection criteria
HEMOLYZED SAMPLE; LABELING ISSUE (UNLABELED/ MISLABELED); MISSING REQUEST FORM; MISMATCH BETWEEN REQUEST FORM & SAMPLE DETAILS; MISSING AGE/ GENDER; WRONG SAMPLE TYPE; INSUFFICIENT SAMPLE; GROSS LIPEMIA; GROSS HEMOLYSIS.
Other Instructions
NOT APPLICABLE
Reference intervals
APPROPRIATE VALUES ARE PROVIDED ON THE REPORT.
Clinical Utility
DIAGNOSIS AND MONITORING OF A WIDE RANGE OF DISORDERS INCLUDING DISEASES OF BONE, KIDNEY, PARATHYROID GLAND OR GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. TO RULE IN/ OUT HYPOCALCEMIA & HYPERCALCEMIA.
Test Limitations/ Confounders
HYPOALBUMINEMIA CAN AFFECT TOTAL CALCIUM LEVELS AND ALBUMIN-ADJUSTED CALCIUM LEVELS ARE REQUIRED IN THE PRESENCE OF HYPOALBUMINEMIA