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HelpTest Code VNCAIO Calcium, Ionized, Serum
Additional Codes
LAB54
Methodology
Useful for liver transplantation surgery, cardiopulmonary bypass, or any procedure requiring rapid transfusion of whole blood. Used to detect abnormal calcium levels.
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Cardiopulmonary
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive in Cardiopulmonary within 10 minutes of draw.
Container/Tube: Dark green-top (sodium heparin) tube
Specimen: Full tube
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Specimen must be placed on wet ice immediately.
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday