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Calciummg/dL
Total calcium in the blood. Most of it is bound to albumin, so albumin level affects interpretation.
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What Calcium measures
Total calcium in the blood. Most of it is bound to albumin, so albumin level affects interpretation.
If your Calcium is low
Calcium below the range is often explained by a low albumin; when albumin is typical, vitamin D and parathyroid hormone are commonly checked.
Commonly associated with
- Low albumin
- Low vitamin D
- Parathyroid function
- Kidney function
If your Calcium is high
Calcium above the range is commonly associated with parathyroid hormone activity, vitamin D or calcium supplements, or dehydration; albumin affects the reading.
Commonly associated with
- Parathyroid hormone
- Vitamin D or calcium supplements
- Dehydration
- Certain medications
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 8.7 – 10.2 mg/dL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your calcium is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Calcium, Serum, Ca, Calcium, Total
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This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.