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Are Tests To Measure Calcium In The Bones And In The Blood Different?

Are there different tests to measure calcium in bones and calcium in blood? I am looking at results from a March 2017 CMP calcium level and it is within normal limits (9.5). I recently broke some toe bones and osteoporosis may be the cause. A different doctor wants me get PTH and CTX tests along with CBC and CMP. Stephanie
Fri, 24 Aug 2018
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Only the calcium levels in blood can be estimated. X-rays help in diagnosing the bone thinning - osteopenia (cause might involve calcium deficiency) and other deformities.

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Are Tests To Measure Calcium In The Bones And In The Blood Different?

Hello, Only the calcium levels in blood can be estimated. X-rays help in diagnosing the bone thinning - osteopenia (cause might involve calcium deficiency) and other deformities. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.