Calcium Ionized test

(Ionic Calcium)

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Overnight fasting is preferred.

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.