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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 gases; Blood tests (serum calcium; Bone biopsy (rarely done; Bone x-rays; Serum alkaline p...
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. 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: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. 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
Serum phosphorus
The serum phosphorus test measures the amount of phosphate in the blood.
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 levels in the body. This article discusses the blood test used to measure the amount of 25-hydroxy vitamin D.
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. Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth. It is important for heart function, and helps with muscle contraction, nerve signaling, and blood clotting. This article discusses the test used to measure the amount of ionized calcium in blood. See also: Serum calcium
Source:ADAM
Date:April 26, 2007
PTH
PTH stands for parathyroid hormone. It is a protein hormone released by the parathyroid gland. PTH is the most important regulator of the body's calcium and phosphorus levels. Release of PTH is controlled by the level of calcium in the blood. Low blood calcium levels cause increased PTH to be released, while high blood calcium levels inhibit PTH release. A laboratory test can be done to measure the amount of PTH in your blood.
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. The parathyroid glands are small paired glands located near the thyroid gland at the base of the neck.
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. Most people have four glands, two on each side of the neck. PTH regulates calcium and phosphorus levels in the body. It is secreted in response to low blood ionized calcium levels, causing bone to release calcium into the blood stream. In addition, it promotes the renal reabsorption of calcium and excretion of phosphorus.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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