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Calcium - Ionised (Blood)
Alternate Names
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ICA, Calcium Ionised Level, Ionised Calcium |
Test Code
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ICA |
Testing Laboratory
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Biochemistry |
Specimen Type
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Blood |
Container Type
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Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert) - DEDICATED |
Medicare Rebate
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Yes |
Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
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. |
Collection Instructions
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Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Outpatient Collections Staff
Instructions for: Inpatient Collections Staff
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
Testing Frequency
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As Required |
Min Test Volume
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2mL |
Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
Container ID
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S, SP, SPI |
Laboratory Instructions
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Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions
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Accredited Test
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Yes |
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