High calcium levels in blood
Defining a high level depends on the normal range of the laboratory measuring the calcium level. There is variability. Commonly a high value is greater than 10.5 mg/dl. However some patients may have fluctuating values between normal and high.
Dr. Frederick Singer reviewed this
60 year experience in Endocrinology
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