Get a Serum Calcium blood test at VRX Diagno Lounge, Goregaon West — used to evaluate bone health, parathyroid function, kidney disease, and unexplained muscle cramps or weakness. Pathologist-reviewed report by evening. 24×7 home collection.
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body — 99% in bone, 1% circulating in blood where it controls nerve signalling, muscle contraction, and clotting. Serum levels are tightly regulated by parathyroid hormone (PTH) and Vitamin D. Abnormalities point to parathyroid disorders, vitamin D deficiency, kidney disease, malignancy, or medication effect. Often paired with PTH and Vitamin D for a complete bone-health assessment.
Raised calcium with high PTH points to overactive parathyroid glands
Low or low-normal calcium with low Vitamin D — common cause of bone pain and fatigue
Calcium falls and phosphate rises in advanced CKD — needs careful management
Some cancers (breast, lung, multiple myeloma) raise calcium via PTH-related peptide
Low calcium causes tingling, cramps, and tetany — corrected with replacement
Combined with Vitamin D, PTH, and DEXA for bone-health evaluation
Suggests low vitamin D / calcium, hyperparathyroidism, or osteoporosis
Tingling around mouth or fingers, cramps in calves — classic hypocalcaemia signs
Routine in CKD to manage bone-mineral disorder
To detect parathyroid injury — a known surgical complication
Both classes can alter calcium handling
Often presents with kidney stones, fatigue, depression
Especially breast, lung, multiple myeloma — risk of hypercalcaemia
Higher osteoporosis risk — annual screening with Vitamin D and DEXA
| Parameter | What It Measures | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Range | Healthy adults | 8.6–10.3 mg/dL |
| Hypocalcaemia | Low calcium — symptoms possible | < 8.6 mg/dL |
| Hypercalcaemia | High calcium — needs evaluation | > 10.3 mg/dL |
| Severe Hypocalcaemia | Tetany / cardiac risk | < 7.0 mg/dL |
| Severe Hypercalcaemia | Hospitalisation usually needed | > 13.0 mg/dL |
| Corrected Calcium | Adjusted for albumin level | Calc + 0.8 × (4.0 − albumin) |
Calcium within reference range and no symptoms suggest balanced calcium homeostasis. Continue routine yearly screening if you have risk factors.
Low calcium — vitamin D deficiency, kidney disease, or hypoparathyroidism. High calcium — hyperparathyroidism, malignancy, or excess vitamin D. Always correct for albumin. Your physician will correlate with symptoms and history.
Every report is reviewed by an experienced pathologist with clear interpretation and clinical comment.
If further evaluation is needed — Vitamin D, Phosphorus, PTH, Magnesium, Albumin, Renal Profile — all available at the Goregaon West centre.
Our Goregaon West centre is on S V Road, easily accessible by train, bus, and auto from all parts of the western suburbs. We provide Calcium Test and other pathology services to patients from the following nearby areas:
Trained phlebotomist visits with sterile kit at your convenience. Same-day report via email & WhatsApp.
Visit any of our 3 centres for Calcium Test and other diagnostic services — walk-ins welcome
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