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Alternate Names
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ICA, Calcium Ionised Level, Ionised Calcium |
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Test Code
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ICA |
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Testing Laboratory
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Biochemistry |
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Specimen Type
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Container Type
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Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert) - DEDICATED
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
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Ordering Information
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Ionised Calcium can be tested on i-STAT under the Chem 8 panel. Please refer to Chem 8 Profile - ISTAT for further testing details. |
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Collection Instructions
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Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Outpatient Collections Staff
- Please collect 1x DEDICATED Serum Tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
- It is essential that serum tubes are not under-filled and the cap is NOT removed until analysis. Serum samples for ionised calcium do NOT require transport on ice.
- Please note that ionised calciums are also reported on blood gas samples BUT where iCa is specifically requested, serum remains the preferred sample type.
Instructions for: Inpatient Collections Staff
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
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Testing Frequency
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As Required |
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Min Test Volume
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2mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
