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Alternate Names
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CMP (Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphate) |
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Laboratory
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Biochemistry |
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Specimen
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Blood |
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Container
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Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert) |
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Additional Collection Instructions
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Can combine with other Biochemistry tests requiring same tube type. |
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Minimum Adult Volume
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5mL |
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None |
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Notes
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Adjusted calcium: Appproximate value (adjusted to a standard 40g/L albumin) |
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Frequency
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Daily |
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Reference Interval
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| Age |
Reference Interval (mmol/L) |
| < 1 week |
1.85 - 2.80 |
| 1 - 26 weeks |
2.20 - 2.80 |
| 26 weeks - 2 years |
2.20 - 2.70 |
| 2 - 18 years |
2.20 - 2.65 |
| > 18 years |
2.10 - 2.60 |
Source: AACB Common Reference Intervals |
