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Took Few Tums Before Blood Work. Would That Cause Change In Calcium Readings?

Posted on Tue, 21 May 2013

Question: I recently got blood work done and my blood calcium was in the mid 11's. I am usually in the 9's. I did take about 5-6 tums a few hours before taking the test. Would that potentially spike the calcium readings?

Answered by Dr. Y V Siva Sankara Murty (1 hour later)

Hi,

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Yes antacids contain calcium and that can cause a spike in calcium readings. Even Vitamin D intake or diuretic intake (Thiazide diuretics) can also cause spike in calcium readings.

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