Ionized Calcium and Potassium

Test Name

Ionized Calcium and Potassium

LIS Code

CAIK

Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Lab Section

Chemistry

Fluid Type

Whole blood

Test Includes

Ionized Calcium and Potassium

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Heparinized Syringe on Ice or (gel/non-gel) lithium heparin tube ON ICE.

Container Whole Blood Required

1.0 ml whole blood in a heparinized syringe or (gel/non-gel) lithium heparin tube ON ICE.

Summary Test Name

Ionized Calcium and Potassium

Specimen Stability

1 hour if refrigerated and on ice

Minimum Volume

100 ul whole blood in a capillary tube

Specimen Transport

On Ice

Specimen Preparation In House

Keep on ice until analyzed

Stat Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

1 hour

Reference Value

See individual tests for normal ranges

Additional Test Information

Must be received 'On Ice'