- Test Name
- Calcium; Total
- Aliases
- Calcium (serum/plasma); Ca2+; Ca; Total calcium; Calcium
- Provincial Mnemonic
- CALCI
- LOINC Test Code
- 2000-8
- Description and Primary Use
- First line test for diagnosis and monitoring of a variety of conditions affecting calcium homeostasis
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤ 3d
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
- Parathyroid Hormone and Calcium Status Guideline
- Investigation of Hypercalcemia Algorithm
- Investigation of Hypocalcemia Algorithm
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirements.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 2, 3, 4 laboratory sites only
- Last Updated
- 11-Sep-17