Proven Diagnostics Test Catalog

ADJUSTED CALCIUM
Test code:	ADJCA
Specimen type:	See individual components
Tube type / collection container:	3.5 mL gold-top (serum separator) tube
Specimen collection notes:	Adjusted Calcium is a calculated test only. The calculation requires that a serum calcium (CA) and serum albumin (ALB) be ordered in addition to the adjusted calcium (ADJCA) and the appropriate specimen be submitted.
What to submit:	Serum.
Patient preparation:	None.

Specimen Processing Instructions:	See individual member listing.
Transport temperature:	See individual member listing.
Specimen stability:	See individual member listing.

Additional information:	None.
CPT code(s):
	Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
When performed:	Daily, Monday - Sunday
Test includes:	Adjusted Calcium is a calculated test only. The calculation requires that a serum calcium (CA) and serum albumin (ALB) be ordered in addition to the adjusted calcium (ADJCA) and the appropriate specimen be submitted.
Clinical Significance:	This is a calculated test using the measured values for serum albumin and total serum calcium. This calculation may be useful in giving an estimate of calcium concentration in patients with hypoalbuminemia.