Tests:Ionised Calcium, Blood: Difference between revisions
Tests:Ionised Calcium, Blood
Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: Ionised Calcium, Blood}} Full Test List Biochemistry Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | === ''Overview'' === |- |Department |Biochemistry |- |Test Code |TICA |- |Synonyms |ICA |- |Turnaround Time |30min – 1hr |- |Stability – Add test | |- ! colspan="2" | === ''Specimen Requirements'' === |- |Specimen Type |Whole blood Serum |- |Specimen Transportation |ASAP Gas syringe Must arrive in lab within 30 minutes of collecti..." |
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== | == Overview == | ||
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|Synonyms | |Synonyms | ||
|ICA | |ICA | ||
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|Availability | |||
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | |||
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|Turnaround Time | |Turnaround Time | ||
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|Stability – Add test | |Stability – Add test | ||
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== | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Specimen | |Specimen | ||
|Whole blood | |Whole blood | ||
Serum | Serum | ||
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|Preferred | |Preferred | ||
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|Plain <span style="background:#e30022"> Red-Top</span> tube (Serum) | |Plain <span style="background:#e30022"> Red-Top</span> tube (Serum) | ||
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| | |Unacceptable | ||
|Clotted blood gas syringe samples | |||
Samples with needle attached | |||
Li-Heparin green top tubes | |||
Samples older than specified time | |||
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|Specimen Transportation | |||
|Gas syringe must arrive in lab within 30 minutes of collection | |||
Red top samples must arrive in lab within 45 minutes of collection | |||
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|Paediatric Requirements | |||
|0.1 mL in blood gas capillary tube. | |0.1 mL in blood gas capillary tube. | ||
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== | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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|Sample | |Sample | ||
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|Preferred Volume | |||
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== | == Clinical Information == | ||
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|Reference Intervals | |Reference Intervals | ||
|Reference range: 1. | |Reference range: | ||
0 - 1 year: 1.15 - 1.45 mmol/L | |||
> 1 year: 1.15 - 1.30 mmol/L | |||
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|Test Method | |Test Method | ||
|Direct Ion Specific Electrode on Radiometer Blood gas analyser | |Direct Ion Specific Electrode on Radiometer Blood gas analyser | ||
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|Advanced Notice | |Advanced Notice | ||
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== | == Comments == | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:57, 22 January 2026
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | TICA |
| Synonyms | ICA |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 30min – 1hr |
| Stability – Add test | Not available |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Whole blood
Serum |
| Preferred | 0.5 mL in heparinised blood gas syringe, mix blood well |
| Acceptable | Plain Red-Top tube (Serum) |
| Unacceptable | Clotted blood gas syringe samples
Samples with needle attached Li-Heparin green top tubes Samples older than specified time |
| Specimen Transportation | Gas syringe must arrive in lab within 30 minutes of collection
Red top samples must arrive in lab within 45 minutes of collection |
| Paediatric Requirements | 0.1 mL in blood gas capillary tube. |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | Reference range:
0 - 1 year: 1.15 - 1.45 mmol/L > 1 year: 1.15 - 1.30 mmol/L |
| Test Method | Direct Ion Specific Electrode on Radiometer Blood gas analyser |
| Advanced Notice | |
| Patient Preparation | Not required |
Comments | |
| Owner | Clair Crossley (Crossley1) |
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| Last reviewed | 22.01.2026 |
| Next review | 22.01.2027 (OK) |