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Hi there. i got a call from my g.p to have bloods retaken. my calcium level is extremely high. what does this indicate?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Parathyroid: The most common cause of high calcium in the outpt setting is a parathyroid problem/growth. I agree with your doctor though. Before pursuing extensive workup, i would repeat the blood test along with a parathyroid level to make sure it wasn't a lab error.

Answered 9/27/2020

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