Ionised Calcium

Test information: This test measures the amount of "free" calcium present in your blood. "Free calcium" refers to calcium that's not bound to any proteins and not together with an anion in your blood. Plasma calcium exists in the blood in three forms; 50% is ionized and is biologically active.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Clear - Plain;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

N/A

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

Needs to be assayed asap one top is removed.

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