Calcium Test How it works
A healthcare professional will collect blood from your vein into a test tube or from the heel stick, in the case of infants. The sample is sent to the laboratory for analysis.
Your doctor might recommend fasting overnight before the test. Inform your doctor about your complete medical and drug history. Wear a short-sleeved shirt to aid the collection of samples.
Risk:
Collecting blood from a vein is a very easy procedure and poses only minimum risk, including:
- Bruising
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Lightheadedness
Symptoms of high blood calcium:
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Frequent urination
- Excessive thirst
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Muscle cramps
- Bone pain
- Fractures
- Arrhythmia
Symptoms of low blood calcium:
- Muscle spasms
- Muscle cramps
- Numbness of hand, feet, or face
- Confusion
- Memory loss
- Depression
- Hallucinations
- Seizures
- Easy fracturing of bones
Supplements to take:
- Calcium supplements
- Vitamin D supplements
- Lithium
- Calcium containing Antacids
- Thiazide diuretics
Here are the steps on how our service works:
- Book your lab test for a convenient home sample collection service.
- Expect a call from a lab representative to confirm and schedule your test at your preferred time.
- A certified professional will visit your location to assist you with the sample collection process.
- Once your samples are processed, you will receive an SMS with instructions to download your reports directly to your phone.
Calcium Test Description
Calcium Level Test
Product Description
This laboratory test is performed on a blood sample to measure the levels of calcium in the blood.
Why get tested:
- Helps in the diagnosis of calcium deficiency or toxicity
- Help in diagnosing disease which alters calcium levels in the body, such as:
- Parathyroid diseases
- Heart diseases
- Kidney diseases
- Neurological diseases
- Bone diseases
- Teeth disease
- Malnutrition
TEST RESULTS:
Normal range: 8.5-10.5 mg/dL
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