Calcium blood test
Short Description
A simple blood test to check that levels of calcium in the body are normal.
Long Description
Calcium is the most common mineral in the body and one of the most important. It is essential for building and fixing bones and teeth, helping nerves to function, muscle contraction, blood clotting and helping the heart to work. The vast majority of calcium in the body is stored in bone while the rest can be found in the blood. This calcium blood test checks the calcium level in the body that is not stored in the bones.
A high level of calcium (hypercalcaemia) could mean a benign (not cancerous) tumour on the parathyroid gland, a cancer that has spread to the bones, tuberculosis, a kidney transplant or hyperthyroidism - an overactive thyroid.
Low levels of calcium (hypocalcaemia), are usually due to low protein levels, not enough vitamin D, high phosphate levels, kidney disease or hypoparathyroidism - an underactive parathyroid gland.
Special Instructions
Why Take This Test
2 days turnaround
Not recommended
3 biomarkers included
Gender:
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Non-Key Biomarkers
- Albumin
- Corrected Calcium