Test Code LAB53 CALCIUM
Performing Laboratory
Mohawk Valley Health System Laboratory
Day(s) Performed
Performed: Daily
Routine TAT: Same Day
Available as a STAT test
Specimen Collection and Handling
Collect mint green top lithium heparin plasma separator tube (PST), gold top serum separator tube (SST), or red top (serum).
Storage
Serum and plasma stable up to 2 days at 2-8 °C or 180 days at less than or equal to -20 °C.