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Long-term low d (19), calcium 10.5-10.7, ionized calcium 5.7, pth 86-118. dr. prescribed vit d, and no further action. should she get another opinion?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Low Vit D: Please send normal values for the lab that was used. Different labs have different values. Offhand the Ca seems bit high. Also they should have a plot of PTH vs serum Ca to aid in interpretation. Would see what Vit D does. What does did they start with?

Answered 4/20/2017

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