Skeletal & Bone Integrity
Clinical quantification of bone resorption and mineral density risks using advanced serum DPD markers and mineral profiles.
Experience
Specialized focus on post-menopausal and age-related bone health monitoring for London's mature population.
Expertise
Expertise in calcium metabolism and the clinical impact of Vitamin D deficiency on long-term bone density.
Authoritativeness
Use of high-sensitivity Serum DPD markers (Crosslaps) for real-time bone resorption analysis.
Trustworthiness
Actionable data provided to help maintain skeletal integrity, mobility, and independence.
Diagnostic Significance.
Bone loss is silent until a fracture occurs. Our Osteoporosis screening uses Serum DPD (Crosslaps) to identify active bone breakdown, allowing for early intervention via nutrition or medical management.
Clinical Oversight
"Our Skeletal & Bone Integrity protocols utilize gold-standard biomarkers for proactive identification of clinical risk factors."
Dr Mehdi Fard, Medical Director
Core Diagnostic Parameters.
- Crosslaps (Serum DPD)
- Calcium & Phosphate
- Vitamin D (25-OH)
- Alkaline Phosphatase
- Albumin
Available Protocols.
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View All ScreeningsSkeletal & Bone Integrity FAQs
Our bone health screening measures serum CrossLaps (bone breakdown marker), calcium, phosphate, vitamin D, alkaline phosphatase, and albumin. These markers assess bone turnover and osteoporosis risk.
We recommend bone health screening for post-menopausal women, men over 70, anyone taking long-term steroids, those with family history of osteoporosis, or anyone who has experienced fragility fractures.
CrossLaps (CTx) measures bone collagen breakdown products in blood, indicating how quickly bone is being lost. Elevated levels suggest accelerated bone resorption and increased osteoporosis risk.
Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and bone mineralization. Deficiency is common in the UK due to limited sunlight and contributes significantly to osteoporosis risk. We test 25-OH vitamin D levels.
Yes, early detection allows intervention through calcium and vitamin D supplementation, weight-bearing exercise, and medications if needed. Screening identifies risk before bone density loss becomes severe.
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