I don't believe in CORRECTED calcium - this has to be a misnomer since all
variables are not available.
However I feel that an ALBUMIN ADJUSTED is valid as long as one includes a
siutable rider to exonerate ourselves from the inevitable inappropriate use.
I use the formula AdjCa = TotCa * [(40 - alb)*0.02] mmol/L
Adjusted to alb of 40 g/L (NB assumes normal pH)
May be inaccurate with very low albumin levels
with best wishes
Richard
Richard Mainwaring-Burton
Consultant Biochemist
Queen Mary's Hospital
Sidcup, Kent
DA14 6LT
020-8308-3084
-----Original Message-----
From: Mohmed Ashmaig [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 08 August 2003 01:14
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Corrected Calcium
Dear All,
Is any one out their do not use corrected calcium
equation with Alb??
What about the USA laboratories.. do they use it or
not?
Many thanks for all replies
Mohmed Ashmaig
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