Ca ++ | Ionized Calcium

Ionized Calcium is the active form of calcium. This test shows how much calcium is used in the body. Ionized calcium is necessary for maintaining nerve function, as well as required for blood coagulation and muscles. This test is performed when observing changes in total calcium concentration.

Ionized calcium concentration in the blood increases with excess vitamin D, malignant tumors, and endocrine disorders.

Ionized calcium concentration in the blood decreases with acute pancreatitis and thyroid surgeries.

Recommendations:

• It is recommended to perform prophylactically once a year, for disease diagnosis and treatment control it is performed periodically according to the doctor's instructions.
• The test results are influenced by medications taken, diet (consumed supplements).
• For the test sampling, it is necessary to arrive fasting for 12 hours.