Calcium, Serum
- Category
- Bone & Joint
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- All Ages
What Is This Test?
Measures total calcium in the blood. Calcium is vital for bones, teeth, muscles, nerves and heart rhythm.
Why this test is performed?
Detects high or low calcium levels linked to parathyroid problems, vitamin D deficiency, kidney disease, bone disease and some cancers.
Who should take this test?
Joint or bone pain, swelling, stiffness, gout, osteoporosis risk, women after menopause and older adults.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
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Frequently asked questions
Vitamin D deficiency, low albumin, kidney disease, low parathyroid hormone or low magnesium.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 11–35 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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