Interpretation of Serum Calcium in Patients with Abnormal Serum Proteins

Abstract

SummaryTwo hundred consecutive specimens received in this laboratory for "liver function tests" showed a wide range of abnormal protein concentrations. Calcium concentration correlated closely with albumin (r = 0867) but less closely with total protein (r = 0 682). A simple formula for adjusting calcium concentration was derived from the regression equation of calcium on albumin. Adjusted calcium = calcium -albumin + 4-0, where calcium is in mg/100 ml and albumin in g/100 ml.Low calcium concentrations were found in 49 (24-5%) and raised concentrations in six (3%) of the 200 blood specimens taken for liver function tests. After adjustment, the 95% limits of the observed range were identical with the 95%

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