Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Profile includes total calcium, adjusted calcium, phosphate, albumin and alkaline phosphatase. Please see relevant entries for more information.
Specimen container paediatric:
Serum (SST or plain tube)
Specimen container adult:
Serum (SST or plain tube)
Minimum volume paediatric:
2 mL
Minimum volume adult:
2 mL
Transport requirements:
Ambient
Interpretation:
See individual tests: total calcium, adjusted calcium, phosphate, albumin and alkaline phosphatase.
Reference ranges:
See individual tests: total calcium, adjusted calcium, phosphate, albumin and alkaline phosphatase.
Other info:
lithium heparin plasma sample also acceptable