70 EGP
- Test code
- Ca
- Sample type
- Blood sample
- Fasting
- No fasting needed
- Result time
- Within 4 hours
- Home sampling
- Available
- Reference range
- 8.6 – 10.3 mg/dL
Blood calcium is controlled by parathyroid hormone and vitamin D. Low calcium can cause cramps and tingling; high calcium can cause thirst, constipation and stones.
Doctors read it with albumin and vitamin D, and sometimes with parathyroid hormone.
Preparation before the test
- No fasting needed; it can be done any time.
- Skip calcium supplements on the day of the test.
This information is for awareness only and is not a substitute for medical advice — your treating doctor interprets the result for your case.
