We run whole blood Ionized calcium on lithium heparin tubes. We have always required that these be collected and maintained on ice.
I can find no definative answer in literature.
Is this necessary if tube is not opened?
We run whole blood Ionized calcium on lithium heparin tubes. We have always required that these be collected and maintained on ice.
I can find no definative answer in literature.
Is this necessary if tube is not opened?