CALCIUM TATL Detail

The Total Calcium test determines the amount of calcium in your blood, including both the free (ionized) and bound forms. Calcium is a vital mineral required for strong bones and teeth, proper functioning of muscles and nerves, blood clotting, and various cellular functions.

Abnormal calcium levels can indicate a wide range of health issues:

• High calcium (hypercalcemia) may be due to parathyroid gland disorders, certain cancers, excess vitamin D, or kidney disease.

• Low calcium (hypocalcemia) may result from vitamin D deficiency, kidney failure, low albumin, or magnesium deficiency.

This test is often part of routine health screenings or used to evaluate symptoms like muscle cramps, tingling, bone pain, or abnormal heart rhythms. It is frequently performed with albumin, ionized calcium, phosphorus, and PTH (parathyroid hormone) to get a full picture of calcium metabolism.