Ca (Calcium)

LABOKLIN Service ID: 26


  • More than 99% of the body´s calcium is stored in the bones. Further functions are transmission of nerve impulses, muscle contractions and blood clotting.
  • Non-parathyroid-related hypercalcaemia often occurs due to tumours (malignant lymphosarcoma, carcinoma) also see Parathormone-rp).
  • Hypocalcaemia is often the cause of parturient paresis in cattle and of an increased tendency for seizure disorders in small animals.

Material

serum or heparin plasma 0.5 ml

Method

photometry

Duration

1 day

Remark

  • Calcium measurement from EDTA plasma does not provide plausible values.
  • In case of concurrent hypoalbuminaemia, the calcium level should be corrected.

Calculation: Corrected calcium level (mg/dl) = serum calcium level (mg/dl) – (0.4 x serum protein (mg/dl)) + 3.3