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Methodology
Ortho Vitros 7600, Colormetric, Ca +Arsenazo III ----> colored complex
Performing Laboratory
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum/plasma
Container/Tube:
Serum: Yellow top or red top
Plasma: Light-green top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerated OK
Reference Values
8.6-10.4 mg/dL (serum)
Critical values:
<7 mg/dL (tetany and convulsions)
>13 mg/dL (coma)
Day(s) Test Set Up
All
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82310