The Influence of Albumin and pH on Total and Ionized Calcium and Magnesium

Conclusions The iCa and iMg should be routinely measured, owing to their clear inverse relationship with albumin and pH. Routine measurement of the ionized fractions would avoid the need for correction factors and would highlight the physiologically active ion concentration for better patient care decisions.
Source: Point of Care: The Journal of Near-Patient Testing and Technology - Category: Pathology Tags: Original Article Source Type: research