Calcium, Serum in Surat
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FAQ
What drugs cause calcium deficiency?
Drugs like cancer chemotherapy drugs, fluoride intoxication antibiotics, chronic therapeutic use of anticonvulsant drugs (e.g., phenobarbital, phenytoin), and calcitonin Gadolinium-based magnetic resonance (MR) imaging contrast agents can lead to calcium deficiency.
Why should you book a Calcium test with Sterling Accuris?
Sterling Diagnostics has highly specialised pathologists and uses the best facilities to provide precise and trustworthy results. Book a Calcium test in Surat with us for timely results at great rates. We also offer a safe home collection for your convenience.
Does magnesium deficiency cause reduced calcium levels?
Magnesium performs an integral role in the maintenance of healthy levels of parathyroid hormone - and consequent calcium balance. When magnesium is deficient, inadequate amounts of this vital hormone are manufactured leading to a decrease in blood calcium concentration (hypocalcemia).
What cancers cause high calcium levels?
The following cancers can cause high calcium levels:
- Breast cancer
- Leukaemia
- Myeloma
- Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma
What other packages does Sterling Accuris offer?
Sterling Accuris offers a range of packages including Senior citizen (male and female) package, healthy heart profile, diabetes profile, vitamin profile, covid immunity package and much more. Visit our website to learn more about these packages.
What makes Sterling Accuris a better pathology lab than others?
For us, precision care, safe sample collection, timely delivery of reports, and precise reporting of patient results while adhering to health and safety precautions are the cornerstone of our success.
Do you provide home visit/collection service?
Yes. We do provide home collection services at your doorstep.
Please go ahead and book your visit today from our top menu options in this website / chat or do call us on 812 813 0000.
How long does it take to receive test results?
Though most tests are completed and reported within about 24 hours of receiving the sample for testing, certain tests take several days to weeks.
Your soft copy will be sent on registered email id and Whatsapp. Also, you will receive SMS with link to download your report. Also, your report is available on our website / app.
To know the status of the report, you can call our customer care team on 812 813 0000.
Is there any preparation or precautions for patient before tests or body checkup?
Fasting maybe required in case of a few tests to ensure accurate results.
In general, it is also advisable to abstain from alcohol and heavy diet at least for 24 hours before any health test. You can see the requirement for each test on the product page on our website / app.
Calcium, Serum Test in Surat
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Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers the Calcium, Serum Test in Surat to assess calcium levels in order to detect certain medical conditions and as a regular health checkup.
Overview of Calcium Test (Calcium serum)
A Calcium test is done routinely as a part of regular health checkups. Calcium is among the most abundant minerals in our body and the majority of calcium is stored in bones & teeth. However, almost 1% of the calcium reserve flows into the bloodstream. Any imbalance in blood calcium level is associated with several illnesses like cardiac, neural, renal, and bone problems. The calcium serum test measures the level of calcium in the blood, helping doctors assess the presence of such issues.
Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers an accurate and reliable Calcium Test in Surat, with timely reports.
Why And When is a Calcium Test Done?
A calcium test is done to monitor health and diagnose any disease. Serum calcium analysis can be used to assess disorders of the bone, parathyroid gland, or kidneys. A calcium test is also recommended to monitor a person that has health issues that affect calcium levels.
A doctor may recommend a calcium test if a person exhibits symptoms like:
Hypocalcemia (Low serum calcium):
- Scaly and dry skin
- Brittle nails
- Muscle pain and cramps
- Muscle spasm & stiffness (Tetany)-in case of severe hypocalcemia
- Tingling in lip, tongue, finger- in case of severe hypocalcemia
- Muscle spasm
- Cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
- Depression and irritability
Hypercalcemia (High serum calcium):
- Nausea and vomiting
- Frequent urination
- Loss of appetite
- Stomach pain and constipation
- State of confusion
Calcium test: Main Highlights
- Instructions: Fasting is not required
- Recommended age group: All age groups
- Sample type: Blood sample in plain (serum) tube
How to Interpret Calcium Test Report
- Normal Calcium range: Lower range- 8.40 mg/dl; Higher range- 10.20 mg/dl
- Critical values: <6.6 or >12.9 mg/dL
- Higher than normal value represents hypercalcemia
- Lower than normal value represents hypocalcemia
Increased In
- Hyperparathyroidism
- renal failure
- Following renal transplantation
- Osteomalacia with malabsorption
- Malignant tumours
- Certain drugs
- Endocrine conditions like thyrotoxicosis
- Acute osteoporosis
- Other disorders like familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia, porphyria
Decreased In
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hereditary (e.g., DiGeorge syndrome)
- Severe renal disease with phosphate retention
- Malabsorption of calcium and vitamin D
- Insufficient calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D ingestion
- Bone disease (osteomalacia, rickets
- Hyperphosphatemia
- Severe illness like sepsis, burns
- Certain drugs like cancer chemotherapy drugs
- Neonates born of complicated pregnancies
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