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Is calcium corrected for low albumin ? or is it also corrected when albumin is higher than 4 ?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

This will depend on lab and Ca test ordered. Ask them or your local Dr.

Answered 2/28/2022

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Calcium could be corrected for both low and high albumin. However, if in doubt, the doctor can order ionized calcium that would obviate the need for correction.

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