Calcium Test
Calcium is one of the body's most essential minerals, playing a vital role in far more than just bone health. The ICare Calcium Test measures the level of calcium in your blood, providing important insight into your bone strength, muscle function, nerve signaling, heart health, and overall metabolic balance.
While most of your body's calcium is stored in your bones and teeth, the small amount circulating in your bloodstream is carefully regulated. Abnormal calcium levels may be associated with a variety of medical conditions, making this test an important part of preventive healthcare and ongoing health monitoring.
Whether you're experiencing symptoms, managing a chronic condition, or completing your annual wellness screening, the Calcium Test provides valuable information about your overall health.
With ICare's concierge mobile laboratory services, comprehensive laboratory testing is delivered directly to your home, office, or preferred location.
What Does This Test Measure?
The Calcium Test measures the amount of total calcium circulating in your bloodstream.
Calcium plays an important role in:
Building and maintaining strong bones and teeth
Muscle contraction
Nerve communication
Heart rhythm
Blood clotting
Hormone release
Abnormal calcium levels may be associated with:
Vitamin D deficiency
Parathyroid gland disorders
Kidney disease
Bone disorders
Certain endocrine conditions
Dehydration
Other metabolic conditions
If your calcium level is abnormal, your healthcare provider may recommend additional laboratory testing to determine the underlying cause.
Who Should Consider This Test?
The Calcium Test may be recommended for individuals who:
Are completing an annual wellness exam
Have osteoporosis or osteopenia
Experience muscle cramps or muscle weakness
Have numbness or tingling sensations
Have kidney disease or kidney stones
Are taking medications that affect calcium levels
Have a parathyroid disorder
Have a vitamin D deficiency
Want to monitor their overall bone and metabolic health
Your healthcare provider may also recommend this test if you're experiencing unexplained fatigue, abnormal heart rhythms, or other symptoms that could be related to calcium imbalance.
Why Is It Important?
Results help your healthcare provider assess your health, support diagnosis, monitor treatment, and guide personalized care.
Preparation
Certain supplements and medications can interfere with your test results.
Turnaround
1-3 Business Days
Sample Type
Blood
What's Included
Physician Order
We provide the necessary doctor's order for this test.
Lab Fees
All laboratory processing fees are included in the price.
Digital Results
Secure, easy-to-read results delivered to your portal.
Important Information
How It Works
Book Online
Choose your test and checkout securely. We'll generate the order.
We Come to You
Schedule a mobile phlebotomist to visit your home or office.
Get Results
Receive your physician-reviewed results online in days.