Guide to Diagnostic Tests
Calcium, serum or plasma
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Test/Range/Collection
Calcium, serum or plasma (Ca2+)
8.5–10.5 mg/dL
[2.1–2.6 mmol/L]
Panic: <6.5 or >13.5 mg/dL
SST, PPT (light green)
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Prolonged venous stasis during collection causes false increase in serum calcium.
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Test/Range/Collection
Calcium, serum or plasma (Ca2+)
8.5–10.5 mg/dL
[2.1–2.6 mmol/L]
Panic: <6.5 or >13.5 mg/dL
SST, PPT (light green)
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Prolonged venous stasis during collection causes false increase in serum calcium.
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