UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Calcium, Ionized, Whole Blood, Post Filter
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| Test Code(s): |
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PFWICA / HCPFWICA
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| CPT Code(s): |
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82330
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| Methodology: |
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Ion Selective Electrode
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| Request Form: |
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UWHC DOWNTIME Laboratory Request Form (UWH IPDOWNTIME, 4004202); Write in test if not on form.
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, 24 hours.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: Up to 30 minutes. All requests processed stat.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Blood
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Radiometer "PICO"® syringes must be free of bubbles and clots.
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Preferred: Radiometer PICO® syringe
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 1.5 mL
Pediatrics: 0.5 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Whole Blood
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 1.5 mL
Pediatrics: 0.5 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) immediately.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Clotted specimens, or specimens past stability time are not acceptable.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 2 hours
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Interpretation
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