Serum Calcium
Checks calcium balance for bone health, kidney stones and muscle cramps.
Also known as: calcium, Ca
Full patient price. No booking fee.
- Turnaround
- Same day
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- Blood sample
- Home collection
- Available free in our service areas
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About this test
Calcium is tightly regulated in the blood because both muscles and nerves depend on it. Abnormal levels point towards parathyroid problems, vitamin D deficiency, kidney disease or, less commonly, malignancy. It is usually interpreted together with vitamin D and albumin.
What it measures
- Total serum calcium
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
Related to
- Bones & joints
- Kidney
Often booked with this
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- Same day
- No fasting
- Home collection
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- 24–48 hours
- No fasting
- Home collection
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- Same day
- No fasting
- Home collection
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