Hypocalcemia laboratory findings

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Laboratory Findings

Suggested initial laboratory studies include the following:

• Serum calcium
• Ionized calcium
• Complete blood count
• Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/creatinine
• Magnesium
• Albumin
• Phosphorus
• Amylase/lipase

Additional laboratory studies to be obtained as part of a more complete evaluation include the following:

• Vitamin D levels
• Parathyroid hormone