Serum Calcium in Mumbai

Fasting is not strictly necessary, though your doctor may recommend it if the test is combined with others that require fasting.

Low calcium can cause muscle cramps, tingling around the mouth or fingers, and fatigue - common causes include vitamin D deficiency or parathyroid gland problems.

It can suggest an overactive parathyroid gland, excess vitamin D intake, or other conditions - your doctor will likely order follow-up tests to investigate further.

Since much of the calcium in blood is bound to albumin, abnormal albumin levels can affect the total calcium reading - your doctor may calculate a corrected value to account for this.

Serum Calcium is a blood test. Measures calcium levels for bone health, parathyroid and kidney assessment.

The Serum Calcium may be ordered when a healthcare professional needs information about the condition or health area assessed by this test. Serum Calcium reflects the mineral vital for bones, muscles and nerves. Abnormal levels can point to bone, parathyroid or kidney issues and are worth investigating.

Measures calcium levels for bone health, parathyroid and kidney assessment.

The test may be relevant for people whose symptoms, medical history, screening needs or treatment monitoring match the purpose of the Serum Calcium.

No fasting required.

No, fasting is not required for the Serum Calcium. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.

The Serum Calcium is done on a blood sample.

For a blood-based test, a small blood sample is collected by a trained healthcare professional, usually from a vein in the arm. The collection normally takes only a few minutes; mild temporary discomfort or bruising can occur at the puncture site.

Reports for the Serum Calcium are usually ready within 12 hours of sample collection. You receive them on WhatsApp and email.

The Serum Calcium costs Rs 199 at HWP Diagnostic (MRP Rs 350). Home sample collection is free.

Your report should be read using the reference interval, unit and method shown by the performing laboratory. A result outside a reference interval does not automatically establish a diagnosis, and a result inside the interval does not rule out every health problem. Clinical interpretation depends on symptoms, history and other findings.

If the Serum Calcium is reported as high, low, positive, negative or otherwise outside the laboratory's stated interval, the meaning depends on the specific test and the reason it was ordered. Your clinician may consider repeat testing, related investigations or other clinical information before deciding what the result means.

The Serum Calcium can provide important information, but laboratory results are generally interpreted together with symptoms, medical history, examination and other investigations. A single result should not be treated as a diagnosis without clinical context.

Some medicines, supplements, food, exercise and other pre-test factors can affect particular laboratory results. Tell the healthcare professional about medicines and supplements you take, and do not stop prescribed medicines unless your clinician tells you to.

Yes. Free home sample collection for the Serum Calcium is available across Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Goregaon in Mumbai. You can also visit our Malad West lab, open 24x7.