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Calcium – Ionized, Serum

Test ID: IONCAT

Test

Method

Ion Selective Electrode

Report Includes

Calcium - Ionized; Calcium - Ionized (Corrected to pH 7.4)

Specimens

Serum

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Sample Volume

1 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Draw without stasis in serum separator tube.

Handling Information

Spin within 1 hours of collection to separate serum from cells but do not open tube. Store and send the unopened tube at 4°C but do not freeze. Specimen must be tested within 5 days of collection – specimen must be received at ICL Monday – Friday by 11:00 a.m. within 4 days of collection.

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Ion Selective Electrode

Turnaround Time

1 Day

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Calcium - Ionized mmol/L
  • 1.15 - 1.35
mg/dL x 0.250
Ca - Ionized (pH 7.4 Corrected) mmol/L
  • 1.15 - 1.35
mg/dL x 0.250

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019