| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Pre-Test Information | No Special Preparation Required. |
| Report Delivery | Daily |
| Topic | Details | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen: | 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Overnight fasting is preferred. Ship refrigerated or frozen. | ||||||
| Stability: |
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| Method: | Arsenazo III | ||||||
| Report: | Daily | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Doctor Specialty: | Physician, Rheumatologist, Orthopedician | ||||||
| Disease: | Bone & Mineral Metabolism | ||||||
| Home Collection: | Available | ||||||
| Pre Test Information: | Overnight fasting is preferred. |
