Calcium (Total)
Also called: Serum Calcium
Standard calcium level — checks bone health, parathyroid function, and kidney status.
- Duration
- 5 min
- Report
- Same day
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not needed
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What this test is
Total calcium measures the calcium dissolved in your blood, both bound and free. Used to investigate bone pain, muscle cramps, kidney stones, and parathyroid disorders. Levels are tightly regulated by parathyroid hormone and Vitamin D — abnormal values often prompt testing those next.
When you need this test
- Bone pain or fracture investigation
- Muscle cramps or tingling
- Kidney stones
- Suspected parathyroid disorder
- Workup with low Vitamin D
How to prepare
- No fasting strictly required, but morning sample preferred.
- Mention any calcium or Vitamin D supplements.
- Avoid taking thiazide diuretics in the morning if possible — they can transiently raise calcium.
Why DiagnoHouse for this test
NABL-accredited lab
Quality-audited blood, urine, and stool analysis.
Home collection
Free across Pimpri-Chinchwad. Sample picked up at your time slot.
Same-day reports
Most pathology reports ready within 4 hours of collection.
Calibrated equipment
Analysers calibrated daily; quality controls run with every batch.
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FAQs
Should I do ionised calcium instead?
Ionised calcium is the active form and more useful in critically ill patients. For routine outpatient workup, total calcium is sufficient.What if calcium is low?
Often due to Vitamin D deficiency — easily corrected with supplementation. Other causes include parathyroid problems or kidney disease.
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