Test Description

A blood calcium test is ordered to screen for, diagnose, and monitor a range of conditions relating to the bones, heart, nerves, kidneys, and teeth.

When should this test be ordered?
A blood calcium test is often ordered when a person undergoes a general medical examination. It is typically included in the comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) and the basic metabolic panel (BMP), two sets of tests that may be used during an initial evaluation or as part of a routine health screening.
High Risk · 6.5-8.1 (mg/dL) or 10.3-13.5 (mg/dL)
Blood calcium levels do not indicate levels of bone calcium but rather how much calcium is circulating in the blood. Calcium absorption, use, and excretion are regulated and stabilized by a feedback loop involving PTH and vitamin D. Conditions and diseases that disrupt calcium regulation can cause inappropriate acute or chronic elevations or decreases in calcium and lead to symptoms of hypercalcemia or hypocalcemia.
Borderline Risk ·
None determined for this test.
Low Risk · 8.2-10.2 (mg/dL)
Within reference range.
Testing Method Used
Photometrical Absorbance.

Sample is stable for 21 days at 2-8°C.

Please ship samples daily.
Improvements and Prevention
Specimen Type
Serum
Fasting Required
Drawing and Processing
Shipping Instructions
Rejection Criteria
References

1. Tordoff, M. G. (2001). “Calcium: Taste, Intake, and Appetite”.Physiological Reviews

The information provided here is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used or substituted as medical advice. You should consult a healthcare practitioner regarding medical diagnosis or treatment.