Bone Markers Flashcards
1
Q
What are our bone marker tests?
A
Beta Crosslaps
Osteocalcin
PTH
Vitamin D
2
Q
What is PTH used for?
A
Differential diagnosis of hyperclacemia/hypocalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
3
Q
What is Osteocalcin used for?
A
Aid in the assessment/management of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
4
Q
What is Beta Crosslaps used for?
A
Aid in the assessment of bone resorption rate monitoring anti-resorptive therapies such as bisphosphonates
5
Q
True/False: Roche offers the broadest metabolic bone menu on an integrated system
A
True