OC quickref 1309v1 - Osteoporosis Canada

Screening for ] vertebral fractures Recommended Biochemical Tests for Patients Being Assessed for Osteoporosis oCalcium, corrected for albumin oThyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) oComplete blood count oSerum protein electrophoresis for patients with vertebral fractures oCreatinine o25-hydroxy vitamin D (25-OH-D)* oAlkaline phosphatase