Unadjusted Calcium Levels Are More Reliable Than Adjustment Formulas for Hypocalcemia

A study challenges long-standing clinical practices, emphasizing the reliability of unadjusted calcium measurements.

Topline: A large study found that unadjusted calcium levels are more reliable than adjustment formulas, reducing the risk of misdiagnosing low or high calcium levels and improving patient care.

Introduction:
Calcium is critical for healthy bones, muscle contractions, nerve function, and blood clotting. When doctors measure calcium levels in the blood, the…