Glucose Correlation with Calcium in Serum (24-Hour Profile)
This test measures how glucose levels in your blood may relate to calcium levels over a 24-hour period, often assessed in connection with metabolic or endocrine conditions.
["Understanding how glucose and calcium interact in your body can help identify potential health risks or conditions."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 81637-1
- Short code
- Glucose correlation SerPlBld Calc-Rto
- Synonyms
- Glucose correlation SerPlBld Calc-Rto
- Category
- glucose
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 70
- Ref high
- 100
- Critical range
- 50 N/A – 400 N/A
- Fasting
- true
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- calculated
- CPT
- 82947
- SNOMED
- 260395008
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
Why This Test Is Done
Your healthcare provider may order this test if you have symptoms like frequent urination, excessive thirst, unusual fatigue, or signs of metabolic disturbances. It may also be used in research or specialized clinical studies to evaluate glucose-calcium interactions.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is typically required, but you may be asked to fast for a certain period before the blood draw. Follow your provider’s instructions carefully to ensure accurate results.
How the Test Works
Blood is collected from a vein in your arm, and the sample is analyzed to measure glucose and calcium levels. The results may be correlated over time to assess patterns or relationships between these substances.
What the Results Mean
Results are not provided as a single number but may show trends or correlations between glucose and calcium levels. Your healthcare provider will interpret these findings in the context of your overall health and symptoms.
Reference range
Fasting: 70-100 mg/dLN/A
Fasting for 8-12 hours required. Water is permitted. Avoid chewing gum and smoking before the test.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Abnormal glucose-calcium relationships can indicate underlying conditions such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, or endocrine disorders. These correlations may also help in diagnosing or monitoring conditions like hypercalcemia, hypocalcemia, or metabolic acidosis.
Short name
Glucose-Calcium Correlation Profile
Frequently asked questions
What does a 'correlation profile' mean in this test?
How often will I need to provide blood samples for this test?
Can fasting affect this test?
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