Osteoporosis Risk Screening
Advanced Diagnostic Protocol
Clinical Significance
Osteoporosis causes bones to become fragile and fracture easily—often called the 'silent disease' because bone loss occurs without symptoms until a fracture happens. This blood screening measures Crosslaps (bone breakdown marker), Vitamin D, calcium, phosphate, and alkaline phosphatase to assess bone turnover and identify risk factors for osteoporosis before fractures occur.
Led by Nurse Luciana
Expert blood draws and comprehensive written reports for every protocol.
Biomarker Blueprint
Clinical Measurements
Bone Health
Clinical Inquiries
Q. What is Crosslaps (Serum DPD) and what does it show?
Crosslaps (CTx or Beta-CrossLaps) measures collagen breakdown products released when bone is being resorbed. Elevated levels indicate accelerated bone loss—identifying people losing bone faster than normal who may benefit from intervention.
Q. How does this compare to a DEXA bone density scan?
This blood test measures bone turnover (how fast bone is being lost), while DEXA measures current bone density. They complement each other—blood markers can show rapid bone loss even before DEXA shows low density, allowing earlier intervention.
Q. Who should have bone health screening?
We recommend screening for post-menopausal women, men over 70, anyone taking long-term steroids, those with family history of osteoporosis, people with low body weight, smokers, heavy alcohol users, or anyone who has had a fragility fracture.
Clinical Protocol
A 10-12 hour fast is preferred for accurate Crosslaps measurement. Blood should ideally be collected before 10:00 AM as bone markers vary throughout the day.
- Standard Medical & Lifestyle Questionnaire
- Height
- Weight
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
Painless Blood Draws by Nurse Luciana
Osteoporosis Risk Screening – Bone Health Assessment
Our Osteoporosis Risk Screening measures bone turnover markers including Crosslaps, Vitamin D, calcium, and phosphate. By identifying accelerated bone loss before significant density reduction, we enable earlier intervention to prevent fractures.
What's Included
- Standard Medical & Lifestyle Questionnaire
- Height, Weight, BMI measurement
- Blood Pressure, Pulse & Oxygen Saturation
- Alkaline Phosphatase
- Calcium
- Albumin
- Phosphate
- Crosslaps (Serum DPD)
- Vitamin D (25-OH)
- Written results report from registered nurse
Not Included (Upgrade Available)
- —DEXA bone density scan
- —Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
- —Osteocalcin
Who Is This Test For?
- Post-menopausal women
- Men over 70
- Anyone taking long-term corticosteroids
- Those with family history of osteoporosis
- People who have had a fragility fracture
- Smokers or heavy alcohol users
"Our Osteoporosis Risk Screening provides the comprehensive insight you need to take control of your health. Every biomarker is carefully analysed and results are reviewed by our clinical team."
Nurse Luciana, Lead Clinical Nurse
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