Definition
| Definition | Serum calcium level |
|---|---|
|
Normal
|
2.2-2.6mmol/l
|
|
Hypercalcaemia
|
>2.6 mmol/l
|
|
Hypocalcaemia
|
<2.2mmol/l
|
Can you remember what formula you need to use to calculate corrected calcium levels?
Formula is “Corrected” Ca (mmol/L) = Ca “measured” (mmol/L) +/- 0.02 (40 – albumin (g/L))
A patient’s calcium is 2.55mmol/l and albumin is 35g/l. What is the patient’s corrected calcium level?
Corrected calcium is: 2.55 + 0.02 (40 – 35) = 2.65mmol/l
What does this level indicate?
This indicates that hypercalcaemia is present.