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Calcium (Ca+2). Calcium is a vital component in the skeleton, bones, and teeth and is also involved in the coagulation process. Calcium and phosphorus have a reciprocal relationship. Increased calcium levels are found in hyperparathyroidism, some malignancies, multiple myeloma, and Paget’s disease. Decreased values are found in hypoparathyroidism, pseudohypoparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, chronic renal disease, and acute pancreatitis.
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