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Calcium Ionized test
(Ionic Calcium)
You need to provide
Blood
This test is for
Male, Female
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Understanding Calcium Ionized test
What is Calcium Ionized test?
Calcium is a mineral found in the body responsible for many vital functions like maintaining bones strength, muscles, nerves function, and blood clotting. Ionized calcium is the free calcium floating in the blood and is metabolically active. Abnormal levels of calcium can lead to several complications in the body like kidney disease, bone disease, multiple organs tumors.
An ongoing or past history of certain tumors, lungs disease or side effects of medications can make a person more vulnerable to suffer from abnormal calcium levels.
What is Calcium Ionized test used for?
1. As a part of a complete metabolic panel (CMP) or basic metabolic panel (BMP)
2. If you have signs or symptoms suggestive of-
- Kidney disease
- Thyroid disease
- Parathyroid disease
- Malnutrition
- High calcium levels such as constipation, abdominal pain, increased thirst or weakness
- Low calcium levels, such as tingling fingers or muscle cramps
Interpreting Calcium Ionized test results
Interpretations
- High levels of calcium may be associated with hyperparathyroidism, hyperthyroidism, sarcoidosis, medicines like thiazide diuretcis and some tumors
- Lower levels may be due to vitamin D deficiency, kidney failure, decreased absorption of calcium or bone disease.
Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Calcium Ionized test
Frequently Asked Questions about Calcium Ionized test
Q. What are the good sources of calcium?
Milk and other dairy products are the best sources of calcium. Various fruits and vegetables such as green leafy vegetables, broccoli, nuts, eggs and legumes are also great sources of calcium.
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