Blood Test for Osteoporosis

How it Works

What is Osteoporosis?

Bones are living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced.  Osteoporosis is a condition in which the creation of new bone cannot keep up with the loss of old bone.  This results in bones that are weak and brittle and much easier to break than normal.  Osteoporosis can affect anyone but it is most common in women who have gone through menopause.  It can be very difficult to detect osteoporosis early as there are often no symptoms.  Once a person's bones have sufficiently weakened, they may begin to experience back pain, loss of height, stooped posture, and bones that break more easily than expected.

How do you test for Osteoporosis?

While blood testing alone cannot diagnose osteoporosis, several common blood tests can alert a person to warning signs.  These tests can give you information to discuss with your healthcare provider, especially if you are experiencing symptoms that are common to osteoporosis.

• Complete Blood Cout (CBC)
• Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP): A chemistry panel that includes a variety of tests such as Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), an enzyme that is often elevated in cases of bone loss or damage, and calcium, a necessary component for bone formation and growth
• Parathyroid Hormone (PTH): PTH plays an important role in the body's process of maintaining healthy calcium levels.
• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): An overactive thyroid gland can increase the risk of developing osteoporosis

Blood tests can also help to monitor people who have already been diagnosed and are receiving treatment.  These tests can help evaluate how your disease is progressing and if you are responding to treatment.

• Bone Specific Alkaline Phosphatase: Estimates your rate of bone formation
• Vitamin D: Vitamin D is essential for allowing your body to absorb calcium which plays a key role in bone growth

Where to get an Osteoporosis test near me

If you are concerned about bone loss, ordering your own lab tests is a great way to take charge of your health.  Request A Test offers hundreds of test selections including a variety of tests related to bone and skeletal health.  There's no need to get a prescription from a doctor.  Just order your test and to one of the 4,000 lab locations we work with across the US.  Most tests see results in just a few business days so you can get answers quickly.  To get started, visit us online at www.requestatest.com or call our team at 888-732-2348.

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• Since 2002, we have a proven track record of offering excellent customer service, affordable pricing with no hidden fees, and our enduring commitment to protect your personal information.
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