Measurement of Calcium by Ion Selective Electrode (CAT#: STEM-ACT-0101-WXH)

Introduction

Calcium, the most abundant mineral in the body, is found in some foods, added to others, present in some medicines (such as antacids), and available as a dietary supplement. Calcium makes up much of the structure of bones and teeth and allows normal bodily movement by keeping tissue rigid, strong, and flexible
The normal regulation of calcium in our blood stream is similar to the way a thermostat works. The body is set to have a normal amount of calcium (somewhere between 8.6 to 10.3 mg/dL). The parathyroid glands can be thought of as the “calcium thermostat” of the body.