Milk Powder Igerast (Calcium Content in Powdered Milk)
This test measures the amount of calcium present in powdered milk, which is often added to foods or used in dietary supplements. Calcium is an essential mineral that plays a key role in maintaining strong bones and teeth, as well as supporting muscle and nerve function.
["This test helps assess calcium levels in powdered milk products for dietary or supplement purposes."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 102440-5
- Short code
- Milk Powder IgE RAST
- Synonyms
- Milk Powder IgE RAST
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 10
- Ref high
- 40
- Critical range
- — – 500 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- rast
- CPT
- 84484
- SNOMED
- 302774002
- 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 Might This Test Be Ordered?
Your healthcare provider may recommend this test if you are using powdered milk as part of your diet, especially if you have concerns about calcium intake or are following a specific dietary plan that includes powdered milk. It may also be used in research or quality control settings to ensure product consistency.
What Does This Test Involve?
A sample of powdered milk is collected and analyzed to determine its calcium concentration. The method typically involves high-performance liquid chromatography (hplc) or another precise analytical technique to measure the calcium content accurately.
What Do the Results Mean?
The results provide a quantitative measure of calcium in the powdered milk sample, expressed in mass concentration units (e.g., milligrams per gram). These results help determine whether the product meets expected nutritional standards or if adjustments are needed for dietary purposes.
How Is This Test Different from Other Calcium Tests?
Unlike blood or urine calcium tests, which measure calcium levels in your body fluids, this test specifically evaluates calcium content in powdered milk. It is not a routine blood test but rather a specialized analysis for food or supplement products.
Reference range
Adult: 10-40 U/LN/A
No special preparation required. Avoid fatty meals before the test if possible.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Clinical Significance:
Short name
Calcium in Powdered Milk
Frequently asked questions
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