• General Information

• Collection Instructions

• References

Calcium, RBC
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General Information Calcium forms structural salts for bones and teeth. It is essential for growth, blood-clotting, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, cell membrane permeability, and is a catalyst in many reactions. Decreased levels may cause weak bones and teeth, stunted growth, early tooth loss, muscle cramps and osteoporosis. It is found in milk and dairy products, soybean products, yogurt, turnip greens, broccoli, canned salmon, sardines and ""hard water."" Normal Values: 0.15 to 0.70 mg/dL Processing Time: 5 to 7 business days Processing Method: The methodology is by ICP Synonyms: RBC Ca

Calcium, RBC

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: View/Print Instructions (PDF)

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CPT Code: 82310
Patient Preparation: None
Special Instructions: None
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL heparin RBC, washed 1x
Minimum Volume: 0.1 mL
Collection Container: Heparin tube
Transport Container: Metal-free plastic transport tube
Transport Instructions: Refrigerate or freeze

Calcium, RBC

References

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(1) Concepts, instrumentation and techniques in inductively coupled plasma optical emmision spectrometry. Charles B. Boss and Kenneth Freeden, 2nd Edition, 1999, Perkin-Elmer Corp.

(2) Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry, 3rd Edition, 1999, Saunders Company