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CALCIUM
Report Time
8 Hrs
Fasting
No
Collection
At Home
Sample
Serum (3 ml)
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Why Is This Test Done?
Test Name
Serum Calcium
Normal Range
8.6 to 10.2 mg/dL or 2.1 to 2.6 mmol/L
Abnormal High Levels (Hypercalcemia)
May indicate overactive parathyroid gland, cancer, or other underlying medical conditions.
Abnormal Low Levels (Hypocalcemia)
May indicate vitamin D deficiency, kidney disease, or other medical conditions.
- Normal: Indicates adequate calcium metabolism and parathyroid function.
- Low (Hypocalcemia): May be seen in Vitamin D deficiency, hypoparathyroidism, chronic kidney disease, pancreatitis, or malnutrition.
- High (Hypercalcemia): May occur in hyperparathyroidism, malignancy, excessive Vitamin D intake, or prolonged immobilization.
Comment:
- Serum calcium levels should be interpreted along with albumin levels and ionized calcium if clinically indicated. Abnormal values may require correlation with
- parathyroid hormone (PTH), Vitamin D, and phosphate levels for further evaluation.
Preparation Instructions
No special preparation is requiredWhy Take this TestCalcium imbalance may cause a spectrum of diseases. High concentrations are seen in Hyperparathyroidism, malignancy and Sarcoi
