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==Overview== | |||
There is a limited role for laboratory tests in the diagnosis of distal radius fractures; however, elderly women may have some abnormal laboratory findings suggestive of osteoporosis. | |||
==Laboratory Findings== | |||
*There is a limited role for laboratory tests in the diagnosis of distal radius fractures. | |||
*Post menopausal women over 65 years may have some abnormal laboratory findings suggestive of osteoporosis. | |||
*Laboratory tests for the diagnosis of osteoporosis include: | |||
**Complete blood count (CBC) | |||
**serum calcium | |||
**Serum phosphate | |||
**Serum alkaline phosphatase | |||
**Serum 25-(OH)-vitamin D | |||
==References== | ==References== |
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Overview
There is a limited role for laboratory tests in the diagnosis of distal radius fractures; however, elderly women may have some abnormal laboratory findings suggestive of osteoporosis.
Laboratory Findings
- There is a limited role for laboratory tests in the diagnosis of distal radius fractures.
- Post menopausal women over 65 years may have some abnormal laboratory findings suggestive of osteoporosis.
- Laboratory tests for the diagnosis of osteoporosis include:
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- serum calcium
- Serum phosphate
- Serum alkaline phosphatase
- Serum 25-(OH)-vitamin D