Sample Requirements:
Anaerobic collection required. Transport on ice.
Purpose:
Measures physiologically active calcium.
High Levels:
Hyperparathyroidism, malignancy.
Low Levels:
Hypoparathyroidism, acute illness.
Reference Range:
4.4–5.2 mg/dL
PDL0130
Chemistry
82330
Plasma (heparin)
Anaerobic collection required. Transport on ice.
Measures physiologically active calcium.
Hyperparathyroidism, malignancy.
Hypoparathyroidism, acute illness.
4.4–5.2 mg/dL