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What is the Calcium, Total & Ionized Test?

Calcium is a vital mineral that your body utilizes in various ways. Calcium is one of the most important minerals in our body. Calcium is responsible for the overall health of the body. Calcium in the body helps maintain bone strength, muscle function, nerve function, heart health, blood coagulation, etc. Calcium deficiency can cause renal illness, bone disease, and organ cancers.

It strengthens your bones and teeth while also assisting your muscles and nerves to function properly.

Calcium, total and ionized is a simple blood test which measures the level of total and ionized calcium in the blood. Calcium is present in the blood in the bound form and the unbound form. The bound form of calcium is bound with proteins. A serum calcium test will typically determine the total amount of calcium in your blood. This includes calcium ions as well as calcium bound to proteins and anions

Why calcium blood test done?

• If you have symptoms of kidney disease, certain types of cancer, or problems with your parathyroid gland, your doctor may want to check your blood calcium levels.
• Ionized calcium levels reveal more about active, ionised calcium. If you have abnormal levels of proteins in your blood, such as albumin or immunoglobins, knowing your ionised calcium levels is important.
• Ionized calcium is generally recommended for those patients who are severely ill and have an IV line or taking blood transfusions. Too much or little level of ionized calcium also has a serious impact on their health.
• Monitor the efficacy of calcium and vitamin D supplements.
• Assess treatment effectiveness after a therapy initiation.

How does one prepare for the calcium blood test? 

• Fasting is required for calcium blood test
• Avoid taking any calcium supplements before the test and inform your health care provided about your health condition and if you are taking any medications
• Take adequate rest before the test.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol befoe the test

What is the procedure for a Calcium Blood Test or calcium total and ionized blood test?

• Firstly, a phlebotomist may tie a band around your upper arm to ensure the vein is visible.
• They will clean the site using a disinfectant to minimise the risk of catching an infection.
• A sterile syringe will be inserted into the vein to draw the appropriate amount of blood for the testing
• After blood sample collection, they will withdraw the needle and seal the site using an adhesive tape or cotton ball.

After Care

Leave your dressing strap on for at least 15 mins.

Serum calcium normal range in blood

• The total calcium normal range in the blood is between 8.5 to 10.2 mg/dl
• The ionized calcium normal range in the blood is 4.65 to 5.25 (mg/dL) 

The cost of Calcium, Total & IonizedTest in Delhi

The Calcium Test cost in Delhi varies from INR 200 to INR 1800 by region and facility. You can book your calcium blood test at home with Ganesh Diagnostic Center and get a discount up to 50% 

Required Documents 

• A doctor's prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

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Ganesh Diagnostic Centre is one of the most reputed diagnostic centers in Delhi NCR. We are committed to providing you 100% accurate results at an affordable range. We are equipped with advanced technologies and have highly trained professionals for your diagnostic needs. For your convenience, we provide a free home sample collection without any hidden charges. Our diagnostic centres are open 24*7 for 365 days. Ganesh Diagnostic Centre is a one-stop solution for all your diagnostic needs so book a calcium blood test at home in Delhi with Ganesh Diagnostic Centre and get a discount of up to 50% off