We give a corrected serum calcium for both adults and children using the formula
Corrected serum calcium = Total calcium +(( 40-Albumin) x 0.02 )
The paediatric endocrinologist has noted that a number of children have a normal total calcium with a raised corrected calcium, due to a high albumin.
I require advice as to whether we should continue to give a corrected calcium for children because the formula is probably adult derived. Is there another formula for children ?
Jeff
Dr Jeffrey Barron
Consultant Chemical Pathologist
St Helier Hospital
Carshalton
Surrey SM5 1AA
UK
Tel UK 20 8296 2660
Fax UK 20 8641 2633
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