Corrected Calcium Calculator
Calculate corrected calcium levels by adjusting serum calcium for albumin concentration. Essential for accurate clinical assessment of calcium status.
Step 1: Patient Measurements
Understanding Calcium Correction
Approximately 40% of serum calcium is bound to albumin. When albumin levels are abnormal, calcium measurements should be corrected to reflect the physiologically active ionized calcium.
Step 2: Calculation Options
Clinical Significance
Corrected calcium provides a more accurate assessment of calcium status in patients with hypoalbuminemia or hyperalbuminemia. Always interpret results in clinical context.
Corrected Calcium Results
Corrected Calcium Level
Formula Comparison
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Formula Notes
The standard correction formula is: Corrected Ca = Serum Ca + 0.8 × (4.0 – Albumin). Alternative formulas may vary slightly in clinical settings.
Clinical Interpretation Guide
Correction Formula
Corrected Calcium = Serum Calcium + 0.8 × (4.0 – Albumin)
This formula adjusts the measured serum calcium level based on albumin concentration. The factor 0.8 represents the amount of calcium bound per gram of albumin.
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