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General
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Clinical Use:
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In some patients, the balance between bound and free calcium is disturbed and total calcium is not a good reflection of calcium status. In those circumstances, measurement of ionised calcium is necessary.
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Ionised Calcium, |
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Code:
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CAI |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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0 to <3d 1.00 - 1.35
3 to <7d 1.10 - 1.40
7 to <28d 1.12 - 1.42
28d to <26w 1.15 - 1.42
26w to <1y 1.15 - 1.40
1y to <2y 1.12 - 1.35
2y to <120y 1.12 - 1.32
Ref interval source - PathWest PMH data Sep 2015
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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400uL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Sample should ideally be collected without the use of a tourniquet. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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SST sample must remain unopened before testing.
Regional Services: Sample should be packed separately from other SST's.
For regional locations requiring urgent results, Ionised Calcium is included in the VBG POCT. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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200uL |
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Stability:
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24 hours chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
Fremantle Hospital |
9431 2382 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
King Edward Memorial Hospital |
6458 2753 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 1176 |
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Last Updated : 18-05-2022 13:52 |