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Bone Strength Assessment
Postmenopausal women, adults 50+, or anyone flagged with low Vitamin D or risk factors from F7's Midlife Health Panel.
- DEXA BMD — Direct bone mineral density measurement — the gold-standard test for osteoporosis risk
- Calcium — Blood calcium level — bone mineral building block
- Vitamin D — Essential for calcium absorption and bone health
- Phosphorus, ALP, PTH — Bone metabolism markers that help explain a low density result
What normal doesn't rule out
fracture risk with certainty — DEXA is the best available predictor but doesn't account for fall risk, medication history, or all individual factors your doctor would weigh.
Not included
- Hormone panel (see F7)
- Treatment monitoring for existing osteoporosis
Not the right fit if
you're already diagnosed with osteoporosis and on active treatment — your monitoring schedule should be set by your treating physician, not a fresh baseline booking.
Preparation
Preparation: No special preparation for DEXA or the blood draw. Avoid calcium supplements on the morning of the test if possible. || Collection & eligibility: Home service coversblood collection only. DEXA scan requires a centre visit. Self-bookable, no referral needed.
Add-ons matched to this package — not “frequently bought”.
- Strongly relevant: F7 Menopause & Midlife Hormone Panel — if not already done, hormonal status directly explains bone loss trajectory
- Sometimes relevant: F12 Kidney & Hypertension Surveillance — PTH/calcium abnormalities can relate to kidney function
If you want more coverage
F7 (Menopause & Midlife Hormone Panel) if you haven't already checked your hormonal status — bone loss accelerates significantly through the menopause transition.