Calcium is an essential mineral that your body needs for building strong bones and teeth, helping your heart and other muscles work properly, and supporting nerve signaling.
Category: Metabolic Panel
Also known as: calcium, ca, serum calcium, total calcium
Reference range: 8.5–10.5 mg/dL (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: mg/dL
High values may indicate
High calcium levels (hypercalcemia) may indicate hyperparathyroidism, cancer, excessive vitamin D intake, or kidney disease.
Low values may indicate
Low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) may indicate vitamin D deficiency, hypoparathyroidism, kidney disease, or malnutrition.