Specimen: 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Overnight fasting is preferred. Ship refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (Room): 8 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 3 week

Stability (Frozen): 4 weeks

Method: Arsenazo III

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 5 hrs

Usage: Calcium imbalance may cause a spectrum of diseases. High concentrations are seen in Hyperparathyroidism, malignancy and Sarcoidosis. Low levels may be due to protein deficiency, renal insufficiency and hypoparathyroidism.

Specialty: Physician, Rheumatologist, Orthopedician

Disease: Bone & Mineral Metabolism

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Home Collection: Available

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Pre-test Information: Overnight fasting is preferred.