Interactive Corrected Calcium calculator. Requires the calculator gadget.
Usage: {{Corrected Calcium Calculator}}
Corrected Calcium
Corrected Calcium for Hypoalbuminemia
| Parameter
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Value
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| Serum Calcium (mg/dL)
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| Serum Albumin (g/dL)
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| Corrected Calcium
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mg/dL
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Interpretation
| 8.5–10.5
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Normal corrected calcium range.
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| <8.5
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Hypocalcemia — Consider IV calcium if symptomatic.
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| >10.5
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Hypercalcemia — Investigate underlying cause; consider IV fluids.
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References
- Formula: Corrected Ca = Measured Ca + 0.8 × (4.0 – Albumin)
- Payne RB, et al. Interpretation of serum calcium in patients with abnormal serum proteins. BMJ. 1973;4(5893):643-646. PMID 4758544.
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