Private bone profile test

Bone Profile Blood Testing

A Bone Profile Blood Testing provides a detailed analysis of the essential enzymes, proteins, and minerals for maintaining healthy bones. This vital test plays a significant role in assessing your risk of bone-related conditions and cancers, ensuring proactive care for your skeletal health.

Our Bone Profile Testing offers a fast, simple, and precise way to evaluate your bone health. It can also be added to any of our full body health assessment packages for a more comprehensive check-up.

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Why choose our bone profile blood test?

  • Quick and Reliable Results: Receive fast and accurate insights into your bone health.
  • Convenient and Accessible Locations: Book an appointment at a location within 20 minutes of your home.
  • Comprehensive Results Report: Get a personalised report tailored to your specific results.

Receive Your Results

Your personalised digital results report will be available online within approximately eight days.

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Why Is a bone profile blood test important?

Your bones are living tissue, constantly undergoing renewal. However, this balance can be disrupted by dietary, hormonal, or lifestyle factors, potentially leading to decreased bone density or strength.

Bone profile testing is used to assess critical proteins and minerals necessary for developing and maintaining healthy bones and teeth. It can help diagnose and monitor various conditions, including:

  • Parathyroid or Liver Issues – Certain bone-related abnormalities can also indicate these conditions.
  • Osteoporosis – A condition that weakens bones, increasing the risk of fractures.
  • Bone Cancer – Causes abnormal bone tissue formation, making bones fragile.

Paget’s Disease – A disorder affecting bone turnover, resulting in brittle and painful bones.

Who should consider this test?

This test is  for:

  • Those experiencing menopause as it often affect bone density.
  • Women of Asian or Caucasian descent who are at higher risk of osteoporosis.
  • People with gastrointestinal conditions like IBS.
  • Individuals over 50, particularly women.
  • Individuals with a family history of osteoporosis or a history of fractures.
  • Smokers or those with a history of alcohol consumption.

Certain medications may also heighten the risk of bone density issues, such as:

  • Anticonvulsants (used for epilepsy)
  • Steroids
  • Antidepressants
  • Proton pump inhibitors (acid suppressants)

What does the bone profile blood test measure?

The test assesses four key components essential for bone health:

  • Phosphates: Crucial for bone growth. Normal range: 0.74–1.4 mmol/L.
  • Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): An enzyme indicating bone or liver issues. Normal range: 30–130 u/L.
  • Calcium: A vital mineral for bone strength. Normal range: 2.2–2.6 mmol/L.
  • Albumin: Low levels can indicate reduced bone density. Normal range: 35–50 g/L.

Testing procedure

Getting ready for your test

No specific preparation is required, but you may wish to pause vitamin D or calcium supplements before the test as they can influence the results.

During the test

The procedure is straightforward and relatively painless. A blood sample is drawn from a vein in your arm, ensuring accuracy over finger-prick methods. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.

Receiving your results

Your results will be made available within a couple of days, and if any irregularities are found, the healthcare professional will be sure to speak with you to inform you about the necessary next steps.

Schedule an appointment

Early detection is key to effective treatment and prevention of further complications. Contact the Health Screening Clinic to book a private bone profile blood test today.

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