Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Calcium Adjusted
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:Bone profile
Units:mmol/L
Minimum Sample Volume:Adults: 1 mL
Infants: 0.5 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:4 hours from receipt
Test Code:BONE
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:Adult: 2.20 - 2.60 mmol/L
Paediatric range (not adjusted):
<4 wks 2.00 – 2.70 mmol/L
4 wks – 16 yrs 2.20 – 2.70 mmol/L
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Sample ideally taken uncuffed.
Haemolysed and lipaemic sera samples unsuitable for analysis.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
