BONE PROFILE – ADVANCED

Original price was: ₹3,250.00.Current price is: ₹3,200.00.

A bone profile blood test assesses bone health by measuring levels of key minerals, proteins, and enzymes in the blood, providing insights into bone turnover, mineral balance, and overall skeletal health. 

Here’s a more detailed explanation:
What a Bone Profile Measures:
    • Calcium:
      Essential for bone health, nerve function, and muscle contraction. 

    • Phosphate:
      Works with calcium to maintain bone health and is crucial for energy production and cell function. 

  • Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP):
    An enzyme produced by osteoblasts during bone formation; elevated levels can indicate increased bone turnover or bone growth. 

  • Albumin:
    A protein created in the liver, low levels are associated with lower bone density. 

  • Other markers:
    Depending on the specific test, a bone profile may also include markers like osteocalcin (a protein produced by osteoblasts during bone formation). 

Why Bone Profile Tests are Important:
  • Diagnosis:
    Bone profile tests can help diagnose and monitor conditions like osteoporosis, Paget’s disease of the bone, and other bone disorders. 

  • Monitoring Bone Health:
    They can track bone turnover and mineral balance, helping healthcare professionals assess the overall health of the skeleton. 

  • Evaluating Metabolic Processes:
    The test helps determine how well the body’s metabolic processes are affecting the skeleton. 

  • Assessing Bone Density:
    A bone density scan (DEXA scan) is often used alongside a bone profile to assess bone strength and density. 

When a Bone Profile Test Might Be Recommended:
  • Osteoporosis Risk Factors:
    Individuals with a family history of osteoporosis, those who have experienced fractures, or those who are at risk due to age or other factors may be recommended for a bone profile. 

  • Suspected Bone Disorders:
    If someone has symptoms or signs of bone problems, such as pain, fractures, or changes in bone density, a bone profile might be ordered. 

  • Monitoring Treatment:
    Bone profile tests can be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatments for bone disorders. 

  • Other Conditions:
    Bone profile tests can also be used to assess conditions that affect bone health, such as kidney problems, liver disease, or hormone imbalances. 
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Description

Method: Arsenazo III, Uricase, Immunoturbidimetry, Chemiluminescence, IFA (Hep-2 Substrate)
Comment:
Price: 3500.00
Report: Sample Daily by 11 am; Report Next Day
Usage: This panel can help to investigate common bone and joint disorders such as Vitamin D deficiency & arthritis. Arthritis can be of various types mainly Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Autoimmune disorders, Gout & Psoriatic arthritis. The laboratory testing helps to establish diagnosis and document the pathological process
Doctor Specialty: Rheumatologist, Orthopedician, Physician
Disease: Disorders of Bone
Components: *Calcium *Uric acid *Rheumatoid Factor *Vitamin D, 25 Hydroxy *Anti CCP *ANA, IF
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Home Collection: Available
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Pre Test Information: Overnight fasting is preferred.