Bone Markers Flashcards

1
Q

What are our bone marker tests?

A

Beta Crosslaps
Osteocalcin
PTH
Vitamin D

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What is PTH used for?

A

Differential diagnosis of hyperclacemia/hypocalcemia and hyperparathyroidism

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What is Osteocalcin used for?

A

Aid in the assessment/management of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

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What is Beta Crosslaps used for?

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Aid in the assessment of bone resorption rate monitoring anti-resorptive therapies such as bisphosphonates

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5
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True/False: Roche offers the broadest metabolic bone menu on an integrated system

A

True

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