What is Calcium – Ionized?
Ionized calcium is calcium that is freely flowing in your blood and not attached to proteins. It is also called free calcium. All cells need calcium in order to work. Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth. It is important for heart function, and helps with muscle contraction, nerve signaling, and blood clotting. This article discusses the test used to measure the amount of ionized calcium in blood.
Related Questions
- What if ionized calcium is not medically necessary and I don’t want to run it with the other tests on a Chem 8+ cartridge?
- If no local coverage policy exists in my state for ionized calcium, what diagnosis codes are appropriate?
- If you have high ionized calcium, but normal serum calcium, are you still considered hypercalcemic?
