Bone Health Blood Test

Attend your appointment and one of our experienced nurses or phlebotomists will collect your blood sample. If your test also includes another sample, such as urine or stool, we will provide the necessary collection kit and clear instructions.

Results are typically available within Same day. Some individual markers may take longer if they require specialist laboratory processing. We will normally wait until the full profile is complete before issuing your reviewed results.

This test may be particularly useful for: Osteoporosis risk; Vitamin D deficiency; Recurrent fractures; Post-menopausal women; Long-term steroid use; Calcium abnormalities.

This test is commonly chosen when investigating: Bone pain; Muscle weakness; Frequent fractures; Low vitamin D; Abnormal calcium levels. Blood tests are only one part of an assessment, and results should be considered alongside your symptoms and medical history.

This test may help assess or investigate: Vitamin D deficiency; Hyperparathyroidism; Hypoparathyroidism; Calcium disorders; Disorders of bone metabolism. An abnormal result does not necessarily confirm a diagnosis, but it may help guide further assessment.

This profile includes: Calcium; Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP); Intact Parathyroid Hormone (PTH); Phosphate; Vitamin D (25-OH).