Calcium - Ionised (Blood Gas) Test | Austin Pathology

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Calcium - Ionised (Blood Gas)

Alternate Names	ICA, Calcium Ionised Level, Ionised Calcium
Test Code	ICA
Testing Laboratory	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Blood Gas Syringe
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Ionised Calcium can be tested on i-STAT under the Chem 8 panel. Please refer to Chem 8 Profile - ISTAT for further testing details.
Collection Instructions	Instructions for: Inpatient Collections Staff For inpatients of hospitals of Austin Health Pathology, please collect 1 x Blood Gas Syringe and transport to laboratory immediately. Refer to Blood Gases for further instructions.
Transport Instructions	Transport on ice
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	BGAS
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Treat all samples as urgent. Centrifuge immediately. Do not remove sample top until ready to analyse on blood gas machine. Please note that if there are other tests requested on same serum tube, ionised calcium MUST be performed first.
Accredited Test	Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)