The Blood Test for Osteoporosis is usually normal in osteoporosis but may be elevated with other bone diseases. Vitamin D - deficiencies can lead to decreased calcium absorption. Thyroid tests - such as T4 and TSH to screen for thyroid disease. The effect of a total calcium blood test is usually normal for people with osteoporosis.
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I wasn’t aware that there was a specific blood test for diagnosing OP. If so, what is it?
Apart from a bone biopsy which wouldn’t be practical, therefore not available, a DEXA is what we get offered, if we have broken bones.
What is the relevance of T3 and T4 with regards to OP?
Or do you mean a test for raised parathyroid hormone?
Both parathyroid disease, or a low D3 are associated factors in causing OP.
Unfortunately our options for diagnostic tests in the UK tend to be limited.
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