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Is Calcium Level Of 10.1 A Cause For Concern?

I have a calcium level of 10.1 and 2 broken bones in the last 13 months. Should I push my physician to consider a possible parathyroid tumor. My Vit D level is 18. I have an order for a parathyroid blood test which I will get done in the next two days when Inget a CT scan of my fractured Alcaeus? Kborden03@aolCom
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
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Hi,

Calcium level of 10.1 mg/dl is within reference range (9.0 to 11.0 mg/dl). The reference range for Vitamin D is 20 - 100 ng/mL. Hence your value of 18 ng/mL is lower than normal.

To evaluate further, your doctor has advised parathyroid hormone test as this hormone is involved in calcium and phosphorus homeostasis and is associated with bone disorders.

Kindly get the tests prescribed by your doctor and consult with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
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Is Calcium Level Of 10.1 A Cause For Concern?

Hi, Calcium level of 10.1 mg/dl is within reference range (9.0 to 11.0 mg/dl). The reference range for Vitamin D is 20 - 100 ng/mL. Hence your value of 18 ng/mL is lower than normal. To evaluate further, your doctor has advised parathyroid hormone test as this hormone is involved in calcium and phosphorus homeostasis and is associated with bone disorders. Kindly get the tests prescribed by your doctor and consult with the report for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician