Individual
Ionised Calcium
Measures the body's active, &free& calcium, not bound to proteins
5 days
£ 109
Description
Free Calcium: This is the biologically active form, crucial for muscle, nerve, and heart function, making up about half of total calcium. Total Calcium: Measures both free and protein-bound calcium; can be misleading if albumin (protein) levels are abnormal.
Biomaterial
Venous blood
Preparation
Fast for 4-6 hours (water only), avoid caffeine/tobacco, and inform your doctor about medications like supplements or diuretics
