Adjusted Calcium Calculator calculator can be used to calculate adjusted calcium levels based on total calcium, albumin, and age. This is useful in clinical settings to account for variations in albumin levels that can affect total calcium measurements.
Learn how to use the Adjusted Calcium Calculator calculator and its working principles
The Adjusted Calcium Calculator uses the following formula to calculate the adjusted calcium level:
Adjusted Calcium = (Total Calcium × 0.8) + (Albumin × 0.2 × 2.5) / (1 + (Albumin × 2.5 / 1))
This formula accounts for the fact that total calcium levels can be influenced by albumin levels. By adjusting for albumin, the calculator provides a more accurate measure of the free calcium available for physiological processes.
This calculator is particularly useful in clinical settings where patients have hypoalbuminemia or hyperalbuminemia, conditions that can affect total calcium measurements but not the biologically active free calcium levels. It helps healthcare providers make more informed decisions about calcium supplementation and management.