The average adult’s weight is made up of about 2% calcium. Most of this is found in the skeleton and teeth - the rest is stored in the tissues or blood. Calcium is vital for healthy teeth and bones. It also plays a crucial role in other systems of the body, such as the health and functioning of nerves and muscle tissue.

Calcium plays a role in:

strengthening bones and teeth

regulating muscle functioning, such as contraction and relaxation

regulating heart functioning

blood clotting

transmission of nervous system messages

enzyme function

If not enough calcium is circulating in your blood, your body will use hormones to reduce the amount of calcium your kidneys excrete in your urine. If not enough calcium is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, calcium will be taken from the bones.

If your dietary intake of calcium is constantly low, your body will eventually remove so much calcium from the skeleton that your bones will become weak and brittle.

This test will provide vital information on the levels of calcium in your blood giving you peace of mind or information which you can use to take remedial action or seek medical advice

Calcium

Calcium Is important for good bone health. The blood test is used to screen for and monitor bone disorders. It can also give an indication of nutritional status, organ damage and other medical conditions.

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