Effects of Storage, Temperature and Time before Centrifugation on Ionized Calcium in Blood Collected in Plain Vacutainer Tubes and Silicone-Separator (SST) Tubes
1984
Effects of Storage and Temperature on Ionized Calcium in Blood
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Author Information
Author(s): J. Toffaletti, N. Blosser, K. Kirvan
Hypothesis
How do storage conditions affect ionized calcium levels in blood samples?
Conclusion
Storage temperature and time before centrifugation significantly impact ionized calcium measurements.
Takeaway
If blood samples are stored improperly, the calcium levels measured can be wrong.
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