What test should I undergo to check my calcium levels?

Question

Hello doctor,

What type of calcium blood test should I undergo to check my calcium as a part of a routine checkup? Also, provide me full details of the folic acid blood test as I want to undergo a blood test for a routine checkup.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

My suggestions for you are as follows-

1. You can do total serum calcium level or as ionized and nonionized separately. However, generally, simple total serum calcium gives enough information needed to see whether there is any deficiency.

2. For folic acid level, you have to provide a blood sample, and it will be done.

If you want to investigate fully, I would suggest the following panel of tests:

1. CBC (complete blood count).

2. LFT (liver function test).

3. KFT (kidney function test).

4. TSH, T3, and T4 (thyroid stimulating hormone)

5. Serum calcium.

6. Serum folate.

7. Vitamin D level.

8. Urine examination.

9. USG (ultrasound) abdomen.

These tests are enough to rule out any major illness.

Regards.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

The exact names of the tests would be serum calcium and serum folate levels.

Regards.