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Calcium

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  • Sample required: Blood
  • This test is for: Both genders.

 

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  • Overview:

What is this test?

  • This laboratory test is performed on a blood sample to measure the levels of calcium in the blood. Calcium is important for building strong bones and teeth and carrying out many important functions such as
  1. Stimulating normal muscle contraction
  2. Maintaining nerve to nerve communication
  3. Activating blood clotting factors
  4. Regulating heartbeat
  5. Maintaining fluid balance within cells.

    Why is this test performed?

This test is performed:

  1. As a part of regular health check-up
  2. To help in the diagnosis of calcium deficiency or toxicity
  3. To help in diagnosing disease which alters calcium levels in the body, such as:
  • Parathyroid diseases
  • Heart diseases
  • Kidney diseases
  • Neurological diseases
  • Bone diseases
  • Teeth disease
  • Malnutrition.
  • Collecting sample: A healthcare professional will collect blood from your vein into a test tube or from the heel stick, in the case of infants.
  • The sample is sent to the laboratory for analysis.
  1. What are the symptoms of high blood calcium?
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Frequent urination
  • Excessive thirst
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Abdominal pain
  • Muscle cramps
  • Bone pain
  • Fractures
  • Arrhythmia

 

  1. What are the symptoms of low blood calcium?
  • Muscle spasms
  • Muscle cramps
  • Numbness of hand, feet, or face
  • Confusion
  • Memory loss
  • Depression
  • Hallucinations
  • seizures
  • Easy fracturing of bones
  1. Which medicines may affect my test results?
  • Calcium supplements
  • Vitamin D supplements
  • Lithium
  • Calcium containing Antacids
  • Thiazide diuretics

 

  1. How to prepare for this test?

Your doctor might recommend fasting overnight before the test. Inform your doctor about your complete medical and drug history. Wear a short-sleeved shirt to aid the collection of sample.

  1. What are the risks of this test?

Collecting blood from a vein is a very easy procedure and pose only minimum risk, including:

  • Bruising
  • Bleeding
  • Infection
  • Lightheadedness.

 

Normal range: 8.5-10.5 mg/dL

 

  • Interpretation of test results:

Causes of high calcium levels:

  1. Hyperparathyroidism
  2. Certain type of cancers
  3. Tuberculosis
  4. Hyperthyroidism
  5. Kidney transplant
  6. Thiazide diuretics
  7. HIV/AIDS.

 

Causes of low calcium levels:

  1. Low albumin levels
  2. Hypoparathyroidism
  3. Decreased levels of vitamin D
  4. Poor-calcium diet
  5. Magnesium deficiency
  6. Renal failure
  7. Increased levels of phosphorus.
  • You should get tested:
  1. If you have symptoms of abnormal calcium levels
  2. If you have a pre-existing condition that alters your calcium levels, such as:
  • Parathyroid diseases
  • Heart diseases
  • Kidney diseases
  • Neurological diseases
  • Bone diseases
  • Certain type of cancers
  • Malnutrition
  1. To monitor the efficacy of treatment
  2. To monitor calcium levels if you are using vitamin D supplements
  3. To monitor calcium levels before and after major blood transfusions.
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