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Which Endocrine Organ Is Responsible For Serum Calcium Levels?

Health Encyclopedia: Serum Calcium

Alternative Names

Ca+2; Calcium - serum; Ca++


Normal Values

Normal values range from 8.5 to 10.2 mg/dL. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories.


What abnormal results mean

Abnormal results indicate the following:

Higher-than-normal levels may indicate:

  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Metastatic bone tumor
  • Milk-alkali syndrome
  • Multiple myeloma
  • Paget's disease
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Tumors producin...
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