ASSESSMENT OF SERUM CALCIUM LEVEL IN GERIATRIC MEN, COMPARATIVE STUDIES
Abstract
Calcium is the most important mineral in the body. The body needs calcium for
normal functioning of nerves and muscles including the most important muscles
of all which is the heart. Calcium is also important for healthy bones and teeth.
The amount of calcium in the blood is carefully controlled by the body's hormonal
systems. The body gets calcium from diary products, some vegetables (such as
broccoli), and some fortified foods. Calcium can also be obtained from taken pills
containing calcium. Most of the body s calcium is stored in the bones and only
small amount is found in the blood (serum). Calcium is maintained within a fairly
narrow range from 8.5 to 10.5mg/dl (4.3 to 5.3meq/l or 2.2 to 2.7mmol/l). The
estimation of serum calcium level is fraught with possible errors. Several means
of contamination might lead to false elevations of serum calcium concentration.
Before the test is carried out, one does not need to fast or limit ones activity
before the test. Rather certain medicine/drugs needed to be avoided before the
test, because they might affect the test result. The result of the experiment can be
calculated, since the differences in serum calcium is significance with the age
differences Those with the age bracket (50 years & above) have lesser serum
calcium level than those in the range of 20 to 30 years
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