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Rickets
A physical exam reveals tenderness or pain in the bones, rather than in the joints or muscles. The following tests may help diagnose rickets:Arterial blood gasesBlood tests (serum calcium)Bone biopsy (rarely done)Bone x-raysSerum alkaline phosphat...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 1, 2008

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Serum calcium
Serum calcium is a laboratory test to measure the amount of calcium in your blood.All cells need calcium in order to work. Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 30, 2007
Serum phosphorus
The serum phosphorus test measures the amount of phosphate in the blood.Phosphorus- serum; HPO4-2, PO4-3; Inorganic phosphate.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned w...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 18, 2008
25-hydroxy vitamin D test
The 25-hydroxy vitamin D test is the most accurate way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body.In the kidney, 25-hydroxy vitamin D changes into an active form of the vitamin. The active form of vitamin D helps control calcium and phosphate l...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 28, 2008
Calcium - ionized
Ionized calcium is calcium that is freely flowing in your blood and not attached to proteins. It is also called free calcium.All cells need calcium in order to work.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 26, 2007
PTH
PTH stands for parathyroid hormone. It is a protein hormone released by the parathyroid gland.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 24, 2007
Parathyroid Hormone Test
The parathyroid hormone(PTH) test is a blood test performed to determine the serum levels of a hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland in response to low blood calcium levels. PTH works together with vitamin D to maintain healthy bones.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Parathyroid Hormone Test
The parathyroid hormone(PTH) test is a blood test performed to determine the serum levels of a hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland. The parathyroid glands are small paired glands located near the thyroid gland at the base of the neck.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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