Hypercalcemia Panel 1 Test
Short Name: Hypercalcemia Panel 1
Also known as: Hypercalcemia Screening Panel, Calcium and PTH Test
Hypercalcemia Panel 1 Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹3,000. Uses CMIA for PTH, Arsenazo III for Calcium on 3 mL serum from 1 SST tube and 10 mL aliquot of 24-hour urine collected with 10 mL of 50% HCl samples. Results in Results are typically available within 24 hours after sample receipt.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Pasupathy Arumugam
Consultant Pathologist · Reg: 21521
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To diagnose hypercalcemia and determine its underlying causes by measuring levels of calcium, parathyroid hormone (PTH), and vitamin D in blood and urine samples.
- Test Code
- 839
- Price
- ₹3,000
- Sample Type
- 3 mL serum from 1 SST tube and 10 mL aliquot of 24-hour urine collected with 10 mL of 50% HCl
- Result Time
- Results are typically available within 24 hours after sample receipt.
- Fasting Required
- Yes
- Method
- CMIA for PTH, Arsenazo III for Calcium
Sample Collection
Overnight fasting is preferred. Collect sample between 8-10 am. Provide body weight. Inform about any medications or supplements.
Method: Venipuncture for blood and 24-hour urine collection
Laboratory Analysis
Blood drawn via venipuncture into SST tube. Urine collected over 24 hours with HCl preservative to maintain pH below 3.
Report Delivery
Apply pressure to blood draw site. Store urine samples frozen, do not thaw. Resume normal activities.
Timeline: Results are typically available within 24 hours after sample receipt.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To diagnose hypercalcemia and determine its underlying causes by measuring levels of calcium, parathyroid hormone (PTH), and vitamin D in blood and urine samples.
How to Prepare
- Sample to be collected between 8-10 am
- Overnight fasting is preferred
- Body weight is required and must be recorded
- Urine collected with 10 mL of 50% HCl to maintain pH below 3
- Ship samples frozen, DO NOT THAW
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Pasupathy Arumugam — MBBS, MD (Pathology) · Reg. No. 21521
"Early diagnosis of hypercalcemia through this panel is essential for identifying underlying causes and preventing complications such as kidney stones or bone loss."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Hemolyzed or lipemic serum samples
- Urine pH above 3
- Insufficient sample volume
- Improperly labeled containers
- Thawed frozen samples
Understanding Your Results
If test results show abnormal calcium, PTH, or vitamin D levels, or if symptoms like fatigue, bone pain, or confusion persist.
Limitations
- ⚠Does not specify the exact cause of hypercalcemia
- ⚠May require additional tests for definitive diagnosis
- ⚠Results can be influenced by diurnal variation in PTH levels
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bruising or pain at blood draw site
- ●Rare risk of infection
- ●Dizziness or fainting during blood collection
Interfering Factors
- ●Thiazide diuretics
- ●Lithium therapy
- ●Excessive vitamin D or calcium intake
- ●Dehydration or overhydration
- ●Recent blood transfusions
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