This page deals with the interpretation of blood values that can be obtained from a blood test
English: calcium
Calcium, like potassium, sodium or chloride, is one of the body's essential salts.
The regulation of the calcium balance is closely linked to the phosphate balance.
Various organs and hormones are involved in the regulation of calcium.
The following are to be mentioned:
The calcium level is determined in the blood plasma or in the blood serum. A blood sample is necessary for this. Other Electrolytes in the blood to be determined.
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Calcium is found in three different forms in blood serum:
Standard values:
Total calcium - 2.20 - 2.65 mmol / l
Ionized calcium - 1.15 - 1.35 mmol / l
An increase in the calcium concentration in serum or plasma greater than 2.65 mmol / l is medically referred to as hypercalcemia.
Causes of hypercalcemia can be:
Further information will follow.
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Causes of hypocalcemia can be:
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Provide the largest proportion of calcium Cheese, milk and other Dairy products.
Other foods in which calcium is present in smaller quantities are:
The values of calcium are at Mineral water between 20 mg to almost 500 mg per liter.