do we test for calcium
Test Overview. A test for calcium in the blood checks the calcium level in the body that is not stored in the bones. Calcium is the most common mineral in the body and one of the most important. The body needs it to build and fix bones and teeth, help nerves work, make muscles squeeze together, help blood clot, and help the heart to work.
A urine calcium test measures how much calcium is passed out of the body through urine. The test is also known as the urinary Ca+2 test. Calcium is the most common mineral in the body. Itâs used for numerous functions, such as building and repairing bones and teeth.