{"product_id":"calcium-blood-test","title":"Calcium Blood Test","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCalcium Test Details in Brief\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"687\" style=\"width: 515.0pt; margin-left: 4.65pt; border-collapse: collapse; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; height: 15.75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"125\" style=\"width: 94.0pt; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; background: #F8F8F8; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; height: 15.75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eAlso Known As\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"561\" style=\"width: 421.0pt; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left: none; background: #F8F8F8; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; height: 15.75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eCalcium, Serum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 1; height: 43.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"125\" style=\"width: 94.0pt; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; background: #E3F6FE; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; height: 43.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003ePurpose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"561\" style=\"width: 421.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; background: #E3F6FE; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; height: 43.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eHelps in evaluating calcium homeostasis, supports the diagnosis of hypercalcaemia and hypocalcaemia, and is useful in assessing parathyroid gland function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 2; height: 15.75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"125\" style=\"width: 94.0pt; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; background: #F8F8F8; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; height: 15.75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"561\" style=\"width: 421.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; background: #F8F8F8; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; height: 15.75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eClinical History Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 3; height: 15.75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"125\" style=\"width: 94.0pt; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; background: #E3F6FE; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; height: 15.75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eFasting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"561\" style=\"width: 421.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; background: #E3F6FE; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; height: 15.75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eFasting not required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 4; height: 15.75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"125\" style=\"width: 94.0pt; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; background: #F8F8F8; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; height: 15.75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eReporting Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"561\" style=\"width: 421.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; background: #F8F8F8; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; height: 15.75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eAfter 4 Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 5; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes; height: 15.75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"125\" style=\"width: 94.0pt; border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top: none; background: #E3F6FE; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; height: 15.75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003eCost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"561\" style=\"width: 421.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-right: solid windowtext 1.0pt; background: #E3F6FE; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; height: 15.75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;\"\u003e250\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eWhat Is a Calcium Test?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eA calcium test, most commonly known as a serum calcium test, is a simple medical test that measures the total amount of calcium in your blood. The test requires a blood sample, which is typically drawn from a vein in your arm. This test helps doctors detect and monitor a wide range of medical conditions related to the bones, heart, nerves, kidneys, and parathyroid glands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eWhat Does the Calcium Test Measure?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe primary purpose of a serum calcium test is to check if the calcium level in your blood is within the normal range, as calcium is one of the most important minerals in the body:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eMeasures both bound calcium (attached to proteins) and free calcium (active form) in your blood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eEvaluates calcium homeostasis and balance in your body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSupports the diagnosis of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/blog\/preventive-healthcare\/hypercalcemia-understanding-high-calcium-levels-and-their-impact-on-health\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003ehypercalcaemia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (high calcium) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/blog\/preventive-healthcare\/from-infancy-to-adulthood-understanding-hypocalcemia-as-a-persistent-deficiency\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003ehypocalcaemia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (low calcium).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eAssesses parathyroid gland function and hormone regulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eAids in detecting vitamin D disorders that affect calcium absorption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eHelps monitor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/blog\/preventive-healthcare\/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd-stages-treatments-and-management\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003echronic kidney disease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and its impact on calcium levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSupports bone metabolism assessments and bone health evaluation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eWhat Symptoms May Call for a Calcium Test?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003eA doctor may recommend a calcium blood test if you show symptoms of either high or low calcium levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSymptoms of high calcium (Hypercalcaemia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003eIncreased thirst and frequent urination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003eFatigue, weakness, and exhaustion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/blog\/preventive-healthcare\/nausea-symptoms-and-how-to-deal-with-it\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003eNausea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, vomiting, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/blog\/preventive-healthcare\/loss-of-appetite-causes-symptoms-treatment\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003eloss of appetite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/blog\/preventive-healthcare\/unveiling-constipation-symptoms-causes-and-proven-treatment-strategies\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003eConstipation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/blog\/preventive-healthcare\/unraveling-the-mystery-of-abdominal-pain-a-comprehensive-guide-to-causes-types-and-treatments\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003eabdominal pain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003eBone pain and muscle weakness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003eConfusion and lethargy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eSymptoms of low calcium (Hypocalcaemia)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/blog\/preventive-healthcare\/muscle-spasm-cramps\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003eMuscle cramps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, spasms, or twitching (especially in the back and legs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003eTingling or numbness in the lips, tongue, fingers, and feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003eDry skin and brittle nails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/blog\/preventive-healthcare\/arrhythmia\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003eIrregular heartbeat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003eConfusion or memory loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eWho Should Get a Calcium Test?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003eA calcium blood test is recommended for various groups of people who may be at risk:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003ePatients with symptoms experiencing signs of high or low calcium levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eHigh-risk individuals with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/blog\/preventive-healthcare\/exploring-kidney-disease-symptoms-types-causes-and-treatment\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003ekidney disease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/blog\/preventive-healthcare\/kidney-stones-symptoms\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003ekidney stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or parathyroid gland disorders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003ePeople with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/blog\/preventive-healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-thyroid-diseases\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003ethyroid disease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or certain \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/blog\/preventive-healthcare\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-cancer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003etypes of cancer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (lung, breast, kidney).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003ePatients with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/blog\/preventive-healthcare\/from-fractures-to-fragility-understanding-bone-diseases\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003ebone diseases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e like osteoporosis or malabsorption disorders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eThose on specific medications such as diuretics, lithium, or long-term antacids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eRoutine \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisindia.com\/health-packages\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003ehealth check-ups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e as part of comprehensive metabolic panels for early detection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eWhy Is a Calcium Test Done?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003eA calcium test is done to diagnose, screen for, and monitor conditions affecting the bones, kidneys, parathyroid glands, and nervous system. It helps doctors guide treatment and manage your health effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 2;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eImportance of a Calcium Test\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003eThe calcium test is clinically important because calcium is vital for many of your body's essential functions. It includes building strong bones and teeth, enabling nerve impulse transmission, facilitating muscle contraction, helping blood to clot, and maintaining a normal heart rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal;\"\u003eBy providing a clear picture of blood calcium levels, the test allows doctors to make informed decisions about further testing, prescribe appropriate treatments, and monitor the effectiveness of ongoing therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. PD Pathlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41473120305210,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/drpdpathlab.com\/products\/calcium-blood-test","provider":"Dr. PD Pathlab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}