A number of laboratory tests may be performed on blood and urine samples. The results of these tests can help your doctor identify conditions that may be contributing to your bone loss.
The most common blood tests evaluate:
blood calcium levels
blood vitamin D levels
thyroid function
parathyroid hormone levels
estradiol levels to measure estrogen (in women)
follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) test to establish menopause status
testosterone levels (in men)
osteocalcin levels to measure bone formation.
The most common urine tests are:
24-hour urine collection to measure calcium metabolism
tests to measure the rate at which a person is breaking down or resorbing bone.
The most common blood tests evaluate:
blood calcium levels
blood vitamin D levels
thyroid function
parathyroid hormone levels
estradiol levels to measure estrogen (in women)
follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) test to establish menopause status
testosterone levels (in men)
osteocalcin levels to measure bone formation.
The most common urine tests are:
24-hour urine collection to measure calcium metabolism
tests to measure the rate at which a person is breaking down or resorbing bone.
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