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Almaaqal University Biochemistry: Estimation of Serum Calcium

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What does ionized calcium test measure?

Calcium levels in the urine

Calcium attached to certain proteins in the blood

Calcium that is unattached from proteins in the blood (correct)

Total calcium content in the blood

Why is corrected calcium value used?

To determine calcium excretion by the kidneys

To measure total calcium concentration in the blood

To measure free calcium concentration in the blood

To adjust for abnormal albumin concentrations (correct)

Which hormone controls the amount of calcium in the blood?

Insulin

Thyroid hormone

Growth hormone

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) (correct)

What does urine calcium indicate?

Amount of calcium excreted by the kidneys Signup and view all the answers

In what medical conditions can calcium be used as a diagnostic test?

Kidney stones, bone disease, and neurologic disorders Signup and view all the answers

What does the total calcium test measure?

Calcium attached to proteins in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What symptoms might prompt a doctor to request a calcium test for an individual with kidney disease?

Tingling fingers and loss of appetite Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to separate serum or plasma from blood cells as soon as possible?

To avoid contamination of the sample Signup and view all the answers

What can prolonged contact with the clot in a blood sample cause in terms of calcium values?

Reduce the calcium levels Signup and view all the answers

In the colorimetric method for determining calcium, what is the purpose of measuring the absorbance of the specimen and standard against the reagent blank?

To establish a baseline for comparison Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected normal blood calcium level range for adults according to the text?

$8.5$ to $10.2$ milligrams/deciliter Signup and view all the answers

Why do laboratories have different reference ranges for normal blood calcium levels?

To account for variations in population demographics Signup and view all the answers