Serum calcium (total)

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Calcium in blood. Why it is done: Bone, kidney and parathyroid checks. DigiNepal SI द्वारा उद्धृत स्रोतहरूबाट तयार · सामान्य जानकारी, निदान होइन · स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्

स्रोत: SI (analytes, refranges, critical); LOINC; MedlinePlus Lab Tests (reference)

Why it is done

Bone, kidney and parathyroid checks.

Preparation

No preparation. Typical adult range: adults: 8.6 to 10.3 mg/dL (source: Mayo). Ranges vary by lab, age and sex; use the range on your report. Critical values that need urgent action: Calcium above 13 mg/dL (Kost 1990); Calcium below 6 mg/dL (Kost 1990). High values may mean: Parathyroid overactivity, cancer, too much vitamin D. Low values may mean: Vitamin D deficiency, low albumin, kidney disease. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.

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Serum calcium (total) किन गरिन्छ?
Bone, kidney and parathyroid checks.

Serum calcium (total) का लागि तयारी/उपवास चाहिन्छ?
No preparation. Typical adult range: adults: 8.6 to 10.3 mg/dL (source: Mayo). Ranges vary by lab, age and sex; use the range on your report. Critical values that need urgent action: Calcium above 13 mg/dL (Kost 1990); Calcium below 6 mg/dL (Kost 1990). High values may mean: Parathyroid overactivity, cancer, too much vitamin D. Low values may mean: Vitamin D deficiency, low albumin, kidney disease. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.