Calcium Test

Description: <p>Calcium Level Test</p><h2>Product Description</h2><p>This laboratory test is performed on a blood sample to measure the levels of calcium in the blood.</p><h3>Why get tested:</h3><ul> <li>Helps in the diagnosis of calcium deficiency or toxicity</li> <li>Help in diagnosing disease which alters calcium levels in the body, such as: <ul> <li>Parathyroid diseases</li> <li>Heart diseases</li> <li>Kidney diseases</li> <li>Neurological diseases</li> <li>Bone diseases</li> <li>Teeth disease</li> <li>Malnutrition</li> </ul> </li></ul><h3>TEST RESULTS:</h3><p>Normal range: 8.5-10.5 mg/dL</p>

How it works: <p>A healthcare professional will collect blood from your vein into a test tube or from the heel stick, in the case of infants. The sample is sent to the laboratory for analysis.</p><p>Your doctor might recommend fasting overnight before the test. Inform your doctor about your complete medical and drug history. Wear a short-sleeved shirt to aid the collection of samples.</p><h3>Risk:</h3><p>Collecting blood from a vein is a very easy procedure and poses only minimum risk, including:</p><ul> <li>Bruising</li> <li>Bleeding</li> <li>Infection</li> <li>Lightheadedness</li></ul><h3>Symptoms of high blood calcium:</h3><ul> <li>Fatigue</li> <li>Headache</li> <li>Frequent urination</li> <li>Excessive thirst</li> <li>Nausea</li> <li>Vomiting</li> <li>Constipation</li> <li>Abdominal pain</li> <li>Muscle cramps</li> <li>Bone pain</li> <li>Fractures</li> <li>Arrhythmia</li></ul><h3>Symptoms of low blood calcium:</h3><ul> <li>Muscle spasms</li> <li>Muscle cramps</li> <li>Numbness of hand, feet, or face</li> <li>Confusion</li> <li>Memory loss</li> <li>Depression</li> <li>Hallucinations</li> <li>Seizures</li> <li>Easy fracturing of bones</li></ul><h3>Supplements to take:</h3><ul> <li>Calcium supplements</li> <li>Vitamin D supplements</li> <li>Lithium</li> <li>Calcium containing Antacids</li> <li>Thiazide diuretics</li></ul><h2>Here are the steps on how our service works:</h2><ol> <li>Book your lab test for a convenient home sample collection service.</li> <li>Expect a call from a lab representative to confirm and schedule your test at your preferred time.</li> <li>A certified professional will visit your location to assist you with the sample collection process.</li> <li>Once your samples are processed, you will receive an SMS with instructions to download your reports directly to your phone.</li></ol>

Pack / Variation: TEST