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Bone Health Blood Test at Jace MedicalMuscle, bone & joints

Private blood test

Bone Health Blood Test

Markers associated with bone health and mineral balance, such as calcium and vitamin D.

  • 6 biomarkers
  • No fasting needed

£109Includes sample collection

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We confirm your appointment and any preparation, such as fasting, before you attend.

What’s included

6 biomarkers in this test.

No fasting needed

Liver2

Enzymes and proteins that show how well your liver is working.

  • Albumin
  • Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)

Body salts & minerals2

Electrolytes and minerals that help your nerves, muscles and heart work properly.

  • Calcium (adjusted)
  • Phosphate

Vitamins1

Key vitamins for energy, nerves, bones and healthy blood.

  • Vitamin D

Muscle & bone1

Markers of muscle damage and the hormone that controls calcium in your bones.

  • Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

About this test

Is the Bone Health Blood Test right for you?

Who it’s for

  • You have risk factors for weak bones, such as an early menopause or a parent who broke a hip, and want to check for things that can affect bone health.
  • You may be low in vitamin D, for example because you get little sun or have darker skin.
  • You have a condition that affects how you absorb nutrients, such as coeliac disease.
  • A previous test showed a high or low calcium level, and you want to recheck it alongside parathyroid hormone.

What it can show

  • Adjusted calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH) are looked at together. PTH controls the calcium level in your blood, and too much PTH (hyperparathyroidism) can affect your bones and kidneys.
  • Vitamin D helps control the amount of calcium and phosphate in your body. Between October and early March, the sun in the UK is not strong enough for your body to make enough of it.
  • Phosphate is a mineral that is kept in balance alongside calcium by vitamin D and PTH.
  • Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) comes mainly from the liver and bones. A raised level can come from either, and a raised ALP with low vitamin D suggests it is coming from bone.
  • Albumin is the main protein in your blood. It is used to work out your adjusted calcium, because some calcium is carried by albumin.

What it can’t tell you

  • Blood tests cannot measure bone strength or diagnose osteoporosis. That needs a bone density (DEXA) scan and a fracture risk assessment. Blood tests help look for conditions that can affect bones.
  • One result is a snapshot. NICE advises that a raised calcium result is repeated before further tests are considered.
  • ALP is normally higher during pregnancy and in teenagers who are still growing, and it can also rise because of the liver.
  • Results need to be interpreted alongside your symptoms and history. Diagnosis and treatment of bone conditions are with your GP or specialist.

How it works

From booking to results in three steps.

  1. Step 1

    Request your test

    Send a booking request online or call us. We confirm your clinic, appointment time and any preparation.

  2. Step 2

    Visit the clinic

    A short appointment for professional sample collection at Greysteel or Letterkenny. No GP referral needed.

  3. Step 3

    Receive your results

    Usually within a couple of working days, emailed to you once a doctor has reviewed them.

Common questions

Questions about this test.

No. Osteoporosis is diagnosed with a bone density (DEXA) scan. Blood tests can help find conditions that weaken bones, such as low vitamin D or an overactive parathyroid gland.

Based on 9 sources, including NHS and NICE guidance

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A clinician meeting with a patient at Jace Medical’s Greysteel clinicNorthern Ireland

County Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Greysteel Clinic

Our main clinic, on the A2 between Derry/Londonderry and Limavady, for testing, medicals and health services.

Address
Unit 1 & 2, The Vale Centre, Clooney Road, Greysteel, BT47 3GE
Opening hours
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm · Free parking at The Vale Centre
Phone
028 7116 5790
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