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    What is Calcium Test?

    The Calcium blood test evaluates the concentration of calcium in your bloodstream. While most of your body's calcium is stored in your bones and teeth, a small portion circulates in your blood, playing a vital role in nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and heart function. Proper calcium levels are crucial for hormone regulation, adequate blood flow, as well as for supporting multiple bodily processes. Imbalances in calcium can indicate various health conditions, such as kidney or parathyroid disorders, thyroid abnormalities, and bone diseases. This test is instrumental in monitoring your general health and identifying issues related to your bones, kidneys, digestive system, and endocrine glands.

    Calcium Test Parameters

    The test measures the concentration of calcium in the bloodstream.

    Calcium Test Preparation

    Here are some key considerations before taking a Calcium blood test:

    • Prerequisites : Fasting is not required for the Calcium blood test unless paired with other tests. Consult your doctor for instructions if additional tests are involved.

    • Best Time to Get Tested : Since there’s no need to fast, you can take the test at any time during the day.

    • Who Should Get a Calcium Serum Test Done?

    Your doctor might order a Calcium test if your symptoms or condition suggest it. This test is typically recommended for those experiencing:

    • Symptoms of calcium imbalance, such as irregular heartbeat or spasms in muscles.

    • Conditions like bone weakness, kidney disease, or certain cancers.

    • Cautions Before Doing the Calcium Serum Test: No special preparation is typically needed, but it's important to inform your doctor about any medications or supplements you’re taking, as these may affect the test results.

    Why Take the Calcium Test?

    Calcium is vital for numerous physiological processes, including blood clotting, nerve signalling, muscle contraction, and maintaining healthy bones. Your doctor may recommend a Calcium test for various reasons:

    • Kidney Function: To assess kidney health, as the kidneys regulate calcium levels. Abnormal results may indicate kidney dysfunction.

    • Bone Health: To detect bone disorders, such as osteoporosis, since calcium is a critical component of bone tissue.

    • Symptoms of Calcium Imbalance: If you are experiencing muscle spasms, numbness, or irregular heartbeats, this test can help identify whether a calcium imbalance is contributing.

    • Monitoring Medications: For individuals taking medications that influence calcium levels, such as corticosteroids or diuretics, to monitor calcium balance.

    • Parathyroid Function: To check the function of the parathyroid glands, which help maintain calcium levels. Unusual calcium readings may indicate issues with these glands.

    • Metabolic Disorders: To diagnose or keep track of metabolic conditions that alter calcium levels in the body.

    Calcium Test Results and Interpretation

    Accurate interpretation of your Calcium serum test results is essential for diagnosing and managing various health conditions. Here’s how to interpret the results:

    Test ParameterNormal Range
    Calcium (Serum, Arsenazo method)8.4-10.2 mg/dL

    Low serum calcium levels may be caused by factors such as poor calcium absorption, inadequate nutrition, pancreatitis, vitamin D deficiency, kidney disease, or a condition known as hypoparathyroidism.

    Elevated serum calcium levels might result from too much calcium supplementation, dehydration, medications like diuretics, sarcoidosis, an overactive thyroid or parathyroid gland, or certain cancers.

    It’s worth noting that abnormal calcium levels in your blood do not always indicate a need for medical treatment. Your diet and medications can also influence these results. If you have concerns, it’s best to discuss them with your doctor.

    FAQs on Calcium Test in Delhi

    The test is priced at ₹150 in Delhi, which includes the convenience of home sample collection within 60 minutes post-booking. You can expect your results in 9 hours after the sample is collected.

    Yes, home sample collection is offered for the Calcium serum test. Once your booking is confirmed, a healthcare professional will visit your specified location to collect the sample within 60 minutes.

    The Calcium Serum test checks calcium levels in your blood to evaluate bone health, parathyroid function, and kidney health. It helps diagnose and monitor conditions like hypocalcemia, hypercalcemia, and other related disorders.

    No fasting is needed for the Calcium serum test. However, if additional tests are required, consult your doctor for specific instructions.

    To book a Calcium Serum Test with Orange Health Labs in Delhi, follow these steps:

    • Search for the Test: Find the Calcium test on the Orange Health Labs website by searching for it in the Delhi section.

    • Review and Confirm: Choose the test, verify any requirements, enter your location, and schedule a convenient time for sample collection.

    • Sample Collection: A certified eMedic will visit your home to collect the sample at the chosen time.

    • Laboratory Analysis: Your sample will be processed at our NABL-accredited and ICMR-approved lab.

    • Get Results: Results will be delivered via email or WhatsApp within 9 hours and will also be accessible through our app.

    The typical range for serum calcium is between 8.4 and 10.2 mg/dL. If your levels fall outside of this range, it’s best to consult your doctor for further guidance.

    After you book a home collection, a certified eMedic from Orange Health Labs will reach your location within 60 minutes to collect the sample. The process is quick, and your results will be available online within 9 hours after collection.

    The frequency of the test will be determined by your doctor, based on your health condition and symptoms.

    The test measures a single parameter: serum calcium.

    No fasting is needed for this test, so it can be done at any time of the day.

    Orange Health offers home sample collection for Calcium Serum Tests in numerous areas across Delhi including Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, South Extension, Greater Kailash, Hauz Khas, Saket, Vasant Kunj, Dwarka, Rohini, Pitampura, Janakpuri, Rajouri Garden, Mayur Vihar, Preet Vihar, Shahdara, Laxmi Nagar, Green Park, Safdarjung Enclave, Defence Colony, New Friends Colony, Kalkaji, Malviya Nagar, Nehru Place.

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    References

    1. Calcium Blood Test: MedlinePlus Lab Test Information [Internet].  Available from:  https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/calcium-blood-test/