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Calcium, Serum

Serum calcium refers to the level of calcium present in the blood serum, which is the liquid component of blood after clotting factors and blood cells have been removed.  Read More

  • Sample type : Blood
  • Preparation : You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection.
  • Test Code : MTC00206
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About The Test

A total calcium level is often measured as part of a routine health screening. It is included in the checkup groups of tests performed together to diagnose or monitor various conditions.
About 99% of calcium is found complexed in the bones, while the remaining 1% circulates in the blood. Calcium levels are tightly controlled; if there is too little absorbed or ingested or excess loss through the kidney or gut, calcium is taken from bone to maintain blood concentrations.

Roughly half of the calcium in the blood is “free” and metabolically active. The remaining half is “bound” to proteins, primarily albumin and to a lesser extent, globulins, with a smaller amount complexed to anions, such as phosphate. These bound and complex forms are metabolically inactive.


Some calcium is lost daily, filtered from the blood by the kidneys, and excreted into the urine and sweat. 
What are the symptoms of hypocalcemia?

Numbness and numbness of sensations in the mouth area or in the fingers and toes.
Muscle spasms, especially in the lower back 
Wheezing, which is caused by bronchospasm.
Dysphagia.
Voice changes that occur due to laryngospasm.
A group of neurological symptoms occur due to a lack of calcium in the blood, most notably: Irritability, impaired intellectual ability, depression, personality changes, fatigue, seizures, and other uncontrolled movements.
The low level of calcium in the blood may lead to the appearance of symptoms on the skin and hair, most notably coarse hair, dry skin, brittle nails, psoriasis, chronic itching, cataracts, and poor dental health.
Irregular heartbeat.
Memory loss.
Breakage of bones.
Low blood pressure.

What are the causes of hypocalcemia?

Low protein levels in the blood
Underactive parathyroid gland
Along with too little calcium, low levels of magnesium 
low level of vitamin D in the body
Too much phosphorus
Pancreatitis
Kidney problems

What are the symptoms of hypercalcemia?

Excess calcium in the blood can lead to kidney strain, increased urination, and excessive thirst. It causes stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, and constipation, leads to bone weakness and pain, and may also affect the muscles.
For overall health, you should monitor your blood calcium level and check for any abnormal symptoms.

What are the causes of hypercalcemia?

Hyperparathyroidism Thyroid disorders Diuretic medications Vitamin D supplementation Immobility other diseases. Certain diseases, such as tuberculosis and sarcoidosis, can raise blood levels of vitamin D, which stimulates the digestive tract to absorb more calcium.

What additional tests are related to calcium?

Phosphate, Vitamin D, Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Albumin; Magnesium

How long it take for calcium test result?

It takes several hours to get a result.

What is the natural sources for calcium?

Natural sources of calcium include Seeds: Poppy, sesame, celery, and chia seeds. Cheese: Most cheeses are excellent sources of calcium. Yogurt: Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium. Sardines and canned salmon. Beans and lentils. Almonds. Whey protein. Leafy greens.

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