Diagnostic Tests, Serum Laboratory Test, Radiologic Test Flashcards
DXA
dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
It is most commonly
performed using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA or
DEXA) or bone densitometry.
bone mineral density (BMD).
to help evaluate and monitor the rate of bone resorption and formation; to monitor
some metabolic bone diseases such as osteoporosis; to help detect metabolic bone
disorders such as Paget disease
Bone Markers
__ in blood test measures
the amount of phosphate in your
blood. Phosphate is an electrically
charged particle that contains the
mineral phosphorus. Phosphorus
works together with the mineral
calcium to build strong bones and
teeth.
phosphate
are small
glands located in the neck. They make hormones that control
the amount of calcium in the blood. If the gland makes too
much or too little of these hormones, it can cause serious health
problems
Parathyroid glands
A is sometimes ordered along with tests of calcium and other minerals.
phosphate in blood test
Other names of phosphate blood test
phosphorus test, P, PO4,
phosphorus-serum
Why do I need a phosphate in blood test?
You may need this test if you have symptoms of kidney disease or a parathyroid disorder. These
include:
· FMB
Fatigue
· Muscle cramps
· Bone pain
__of the bones may be
used to look at your bones for
damage, lesions, fractures, or
other problems. can
also look at joints and soft
tissues, such as cartilage,
muscles, and tendons.
CT scan
uses a large magnet and radio
waves to look at organs and
structures inside your body. Health
care professionals use MRI scans to
diagnose a variety of conditions,
from torn ligaments to tumors.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
most valuable for detecting
abnormalities in bone and are taken to
evaluate painful, deformed, or
suspected abnormal areas of bone.
Often, can help to diagnose
fractures, tumors, injuries, infections,
and deformities
x-rays
