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Tests Overview Articles

Paget's disease
Tests that may indicate Paget's disease include: Bone scan; Bone x-ray; Elevated markers of bone breakdown (for instance, N-telopeptide; Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase. This disease may also affect the results of the following tests: ALP (alk...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 19, 2008
Paget's Disease of Bone
Paget's disease of bone ( osteitis deformans ) is the abnormal formation of bone tissue that results in weakened and deformed bones.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Tests Articles

ALP
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a protein found in all body tissues. Tissues with particularly high amounts of ALP include the liver, bile ducts, and bone. A blood test can be done to measure the level of ALP. See also: ALP isoenzyme test
Source:ADAM
Date:May 17, 2007
Alkaline Phosphatase Test
Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme found throughout the body. Like all enzymes, it is needed, in small amounts, to trigger specific chemical reactions.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Bone scan
A bone scan is a test that detects areas of increased or decreased bone metabolism (turnover. The test is performed to identify abnormal processes involving the bone such as tumor, infection, or fracture.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 22, 2006
Bone Radionuclide Scan
A bone scan is a diagnostic imaging procedure used to evaluate abnormalities involving bones and joints. A radionuclide is injected intravenously, and its distribution in the skeletal system is analyzed to detect certain diseases or conditions.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Bone Scan
A bone scan is an imaging test that uses a special camera to form images of your bones. It is used to diagnose bone problems, such as fractures, cancer, or infections, and joint problems such as arthritis. It is also used to check joint replacements.
Source:StayWell
Bone Nuclear Medicine Scan
A bone scan is a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate abnormalities involving bones and joints. A radioactive substance is injected intravenously, and the image of its distribution in the skeletal system is analyzed to detect certain diseases or conditions.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with hands; Auscultation (listening to sounds; Percussion (producing sounds.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 22, 2007
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. It is important for heart function, and helps with muscle contraction, nerve signaling, and blood clotting. Calcium can also be measured in the urine. See: Calcium - urine test
Source:ADAM
Date:October 30, 2007
X-ray - skeleton
A skeletal x-ray is used to detect fractures, tumors, or degenerative conditions of the bone.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 18, 2007
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