Calcium Filterable, Calcium Unbound
24 hours
ISE Measurement
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Measures biologically active calcium. More aurate than total calcium in critically ill patients.
Serum or Plasma
0.5 mL
Gel-barrier tube or Red-top tube or Green-top (Heparin) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
Centrifuge and send unopened gel –barrier tube with vacuum intact.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |