Calcium Serum
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0010616
$33.00
$33.00
per item
Calcium is one of the most important minerals in your body. It is essential for the proper functioning of muscles, nerves, and the heart and is required in blood clotting and in formation of bones. About 99% of calcium is found in the bones while the remainder circulates in the blood. Morning, fasting sample is desired.
CalciumAt a GlanceAlso known as:Total calcium; Ionized calcium Formal name:Calcium Related tests:Phosphorus; Vitamin D; Parathyroid Hormone (PTH); Magnesium; Albumin; Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP); Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP); Kidney Stone Analysis Why Get Tested?To determine if the level of calcium in your blood is within normal limits
When to Get Tested?As part of a routine metabolic panel, when you have kidney, bone, or nerve disease, or when symptoms of significantly increased or decreased calcium concentrations are present
Sample Required?A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm; sometimes a timed urine collection such as a 24-hour urine sample
Test Preparation Needed?Current practices do not require fasting or any other test preparation
When to Get Tested?As part of a routine metabolic panel, when you have kidney, bone, or nerve disease, or when symptoms of significantly increased or decreased calcium concentrations are present
Sample Required?A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm; sometimes a timed urine collection such as a 24-hour urine sample
Test Preparation Needed?Current practices do not require fasting or any other test preparation