Calcium Ionized Test - Book at Affordable Price

Calcium is an important element essential for our body’s various functions. Calcium provides strength to our teeth and body and also helps in controlling our muscles and the functions of nerves. Calcium is found in various different ways in our body as in the form of ionized calcium a free calcium which is the most active one above the other calcium’s.

Calcium Ionized Test is prescribed for counting the amount of calcium present in the body. Doctors recommend this test if you are showing signs of kidney disease, few kinds of cancers and dysfunction in parathyroid. It becomes necessary to know your ionized calcium levels if you are having abnormal levels of proteins in your blood.

It is important for our body to have a balance between the amount of calcium and free calcium for maintaining regular bodily functions.

When this test is suggested

• When someone is receiving blood transfusions
• If you are in a critical health condition and receiving IV fluids
• You are supposed to undergo some major surgery
• If you are having abnormal amounts of protein in the blood.
• If you have slow heart rate
• If you are having numbness around your mouth and hands
• If you are having muscle spasms in the area of numbness

Preparation before this test

• You will be advised to keep a fast for 6 hours by your healthcare provider
• You can have water in the fasting period
• It is suggested to stop consuming these medications few days prior the test

1. Thiazide diuretics
2. Lithium
3. Calcium salts
4. Thyroxine

• Consult your doctor before you stop consumption of any of your medications.

Type of sample

• Blood is taken as specimen for this test

Documents Required for Calcium Ionized Test

• Doctor’s prescription
• A valid government issued id proof

What is the Cost of Calcium Ionized Test?

The average price for this test is seen to differ from one center to another. The price range is said to be between INR 200 to INR 1800 in Delhi, India.

Why Choose Ganesh Diagnostic

Ganesh Diagnostic is a leading name in pathology industry. Our labs are driven by the latest machines that ensures the accuracy of your reports. Our highly trained staff ensure that you will have a safe and comfortable experience.