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Use to evaluate calcium dysregulation.
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#ExistMethodology>
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Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
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Sun-Sat
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#ExistReported>
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Within 24 hours
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#ExistCollect>Collect: Plain red or serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin).
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#ExistSPECIMENPREPARATION>Specimen Preparation: Allow serum specimen to clot fully at room temperature before centrifuging. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
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#ExistSPECTRANSPORT>Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
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#ExistRemarks>Remarks: If requesting Ionized Calcium with PTH, submit two separate specimens. Refer to Calcium, Ionized, Serum (ARUP test code 0020135) for requirements.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Body Fluid (refer to Parathyroid Hormone, FNA, ARUP test code 2001491). Specimens collected in EDTA.
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#ExistStability>Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 6 months
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