Bone Resorption Marker Test
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Bone resorption markers are responsible for breakdown of bones. The bone resorption tests measure the levels of specific bone proteins in the blood that cause breakdown of bones. These tests are associated with the osteoclastic activity of the bones.
Price : ₹ 4,505
The test measures the levels of NTx, CTx (Beta 2 crosslaps), Acid phosphatase, and PTH in the blood. DPD in urine
- To assess the risk of fractures or bone disorders
- To assess the bone status in those receiving treatment [eg. osteoporotic patients]
- To judge response to anti-resorption or bone formation therapies in a much shorter time period than the X-ray types of bone density testing.
- In children it is mainly used to detect metabolic bone disorders like rickets, Paget’s disease, and secondary osteoporosis.
People with the following symptoms:
- Frequent bone pain
- Frequent fractures
- History of osteoporosis, Paget’s disease or any bone disorder
- Patients receiving drug therapy for bone disorders: To monitor the treatment effectiveness.
This test requires a blood sample. A tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins. The skin is disinfected before needle insertion and the blood sample is collected in vacutainer. A urine sample is also collected
No special precautions required.
