Book Your Calcium Blood Test Today - Quick, Easy & Accurate

Book Your Calcium Blood Test

Today

Understand the calcium levels in your blood with a calcium blood test today.

Because your health matters.

Calcium is an essential mineral in your body. If there is too much or too little calcium in the blood, it may be a sign of a wide range of medical conditions, such as bone disease, thyroid disease, parathyroid disorders, kidney disease, and other conditions.

The calcium blood test is a quick, easy and accurate way to know your blood calcium status. The test can be added to any of our full body health check packages. Explore our packages and book online today.

Fast, accurate results

Competitively priced testing within 20 minutes of your home

Detailed, personalised Results Report

Access to our 24/7 GP service with all test packages

How it

works

1.
Select and book your package
View our health packages and book a full body private health check. All our individual tests can be added to any of our existing health packages. Just call our team on 0800 652 2183 before your appointment to add an extra test.
2.
Make an appointment
Choose the venue, date and time that suits you. With over 2000 appointments available nationwide every week, you're sure to find a convenient time, date and venue.
3.
Attend your appointment
A trained phlebotomist will carry out your assessment. The whole process only takes around 20 - 30 minutes.
4.
Fast, accurate results
Your results will be available 24/7 through our online dashboard, My Wellness. You will receive an email notification as soon as your results are ready for viewing. Processing times vary by test, with some results accessible on the dashboard in as little as three days. The online dashboard also provides easy access to a downloadable PDF, making it simple to share your results with your GP.

Why take a calcium blood

test?

There are several reasons to take a calcium blood test, including:

As part of a regular Health Assessment to give an overall picture of your current health.
If you are showing signs or symptoms of having too much calcium (hypercalcemia) or too little calcium (hypocalcemia) in your blood.
If you’ve been diagnosed with a condition that affects the amount of calcium in your blood, you may need routine calcium blood tests to make sure your treatment is working.
If you take a medication that affects the amount of calcium in your blood, you may need routine calcium blood tests to monitor your levels.

Some medical conditions also affect the levels of calcium in your blood. Although many people with a blood calcium imbalance don't experience any symptoms. A calcium blood test can be used to monitor the following conditions:

Kidney disease
Kidney stones
Thyroid or parathyroid disease
Malnutrition or poor nutrient status
Problems absorbing calcium
Certain types of cancer
Bone problems or osteoporosis

What are the signs and symptoms of calcium imbalance in the

blood?

Symptoms of high levels of calcium may include:

Constipation
Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
More frequent urination
Increased thirst
Confusion

Symptoms of low levels of calcium may include:

Dry skin and coarse hair and nails that break easily
Muscle cramps, spasms, or stiffness
Tingling in the lips, tongue, fingers, and feet
Arrhythmia

It’s important to note that not everyone experiences symptoms when they have high or low calcium blood levels.

What does a calcium blood test

involve?

You don’t need to prepare for the test. If you are taking medications or supplements that may affect your blood calcium levels, you may wish to discontinue them 24 hours before the test, only after seeking advice from your prescribing doctor. Otherwise, there is no special preparation needed for a calcium blood test.

The blood test itself is very simple. The blood sample is taken from a vein in your arm, as opposed to using a finger-prick blood test, because results tend to be more accurate this way. The test is relatively painless, except for a slight pricking sensation as the phlebotomist inserts the needle. After the blood is drawn into a vial, the blood sample is then sent to a laboratory for testing.

Private health checks for complete peace of

mind

Our full body private health checks are designed for busy people who want to take control of their health. Our tests are quick, accurate, convenient and completely stress-free. No waiting for an appointment, no invasive procedures, no embarrassing questions, no long travel times and no busy waiting rooms.

Trained phlebotomists carry out all tests in our 350 venues across the UK and Ireland, so you get accurate professional health checks within 20 minutes of your home. Our private health checks include all the tests you need to take a proactive approach to monitoring and improving your health.

Any individual tests can be added to any full body health check. Just book one of our full body private health assessments and call us before your appointment to add an extra test.

Need

help?

Call free on 0800 652 2183 to speak to one of our team.

FAQs

Calcium is one of the most important and common minerals in your body. Around 99% of your body’s calcium is stored in your bones and teeth, while the other 1% of it circulates in your blood in both 'free' and 'bound' forms. Although there is only a small amount, the calcium in your blood is essential and does the following: - Helps your nerves work - Helps make your muscles contract - Helps your blood clot if you are bleeding - Helps your heart work properly The levels of calcium in your blood and bones are controlled by two hormones called parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcitonin. Vitamin D also plays an important role in maintaining calcium levels because your body needs it in order to absorb calcium.

All of our tests are carried out by trained phlebotomists in over 350 venues across the UK and Ireland. We only carry out in-person tests as this guarantees the accuracy of your test results and enables us to get your samples to the laboratory for testing quickly, therefore giving you results faster.

You do not need to fast before your calcium blood test unless you have been specifically directed to do so.

Low calcium blood levels, also called hypocalcaemia, means that you do not have enough calcium in your blood. The most common cause of this is low protein levels, especially low albumin, so your doctor may investigate this also. Other causes include deficiencies in dietary calcium, vitamin D and magnesium or conditions such as chronic kidney disease, chronic gastrointestinal disease or bone disease. Calcium is particularly important to maintain bone growth and for post-menopausal women who may develop low bone mass and be at risk of osteoporosis. A healthy diet should be sufficient but you may wish to consider a supplement such as supplemental vitamin D, which is a common cause of low calcium levels. It's important to discuss with your doctor first the risks and benefits of any supplementation before you start.

Medications and supplements that can influence the results of a calcium blood test include calcium salts (for example, nutritional supplements or antacids), vitamin D, lithium, thiazide diuretics, and thyroxine. Never stop taking prescribed medications without first consulting with a doctor.

You don’t need to prepare for a calcium blood test, but if you are taking medications or supplements that may affect your calcium blood levels, you may wish to discontinue them 24 hours before the test. Only discontinue prescribed medicines after seeking advice from your prescribing doctor. Otherwise, there is no special preparation needed for a calcium blood test.

High calcium levels are known as hypercalcaemia, meaning you have too much calcium in your blood. As about half of the calcium in your blood is bound by the protein albumin, your doctor may also check if this is at normal levels or not. There are many causes of high blood calcium, including high parathyroid hormone levels, bone cancers (both primary bone cancers and other cancers that spread to bones), or other disorders such as sarcoidosis. If your calcium blood test results are high your doctor will need to further investigate to find the root cause.