CHEMISTRY
PAGE EXPIRES: June 2000
SYNONYMS: Ca, Serum Calcium
COMPONENT TESTS: None (single test)
SCHEDULE: TURNAROUND TIME: 1 day
SPECIMEN AND COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS:
STORAGE AND SHIPPING: Maintain at room temperature.
CAUSES FOR REJECTION: Improperly labeled specimen; gross hemolysis; EDTA contamination
USES: Evaluate for hyperparathyroidism
REFERENCE VALUES: (mg/dL)
Sex/Age Group
Ref Low
Ref High
Panic Low
Panic High
MALE/NO SEX
All
8.5
10.2
7.0
13.0
METHOD:
DESCRIPTION AND COMMENTS: