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Osteocalcin

    Capillary blood at the pharmacy

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    1. Visit your pharmacy and ask about CaboCheck.

      With each test, you will receive an information sheet with your personal test QR code (CaboCheck-ID), through which you can retrieve the test result.

    2. Test execution on-site or at a later date

      You have the choice to have the test done directly in the pharmacy or to make an appointment. Sample collection is done quickly and easily by our special capillary blood machine, which ensures a gentle and efficient blood draw.

    3. Quick and reliable results

      Your sample will be evaluated by a professional laboratory, and you will receive your detailed laboratory report via email within 2-3 days. Benefit from the accuracy and reliability of medical laboratory tests, conveniently and easily conducted in your pharmacy.

    CaboCheck Benefits

    Professionelle Probenentnahme vor Ort in der Apotheke

    Professionelle Probenentnahme vor Ort in der Apotheke

    Einfache Kapillarblutentnahme innerhalb von 2 Minuten

    Einfache Kapillarblutentnahme innerhalb von 2 Minuten

    Auswertung durch medizinisches Facharztlabor

    Auswertung durch medizinisches Facharztlabor

    Labor-Ergebnisse als PDF oder online

    Labor-Ergebnisse als PDF oder online

    Fragen und Antworten zu Osteocalcin

    What is the respective laboratory value?

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    Osteocalcin is a protein produced by osteoblasts and plays an important role in bone formation. The laboratory value measures the concentration of osteocalcin in the blood and is used to assess bone metabolism.

    For whom is such a test to be considered?

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    An Osteocalcin test is recommended for: • Patients with suspected osteoporosis or other bone diseases • Monitoring of patients undergoing therapy to strengthen bone substance • People with symptoms such as bone pain or repeated fractures • Diagnosis of bone diseases such as Paget's disease or hyperparathyroidism

    What is it used for?

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    The test serves to assess the activity of osteoblasts and bone formation. It is also helpful for monitoring therapies in osteoporosis or other bone diseases.

    What can be inferred from that?

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    A high osteocalcin value indicates: • Increased bone formation in osteoporosis or after fractures • Paget's disease or hyperparathyroidism • Growth phases in children and adolescents A low value can indicate: • Decreased bone formation in osteoporosis • Hormonal disorders such as hypoparathyroidism Symptoms with deviating values can be: • Bone pain • Increased risk of fractures with low values

    What is the ideal time for a test?

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    The testing can be carried out at any time of the day. For follow-up checks, a constant test time is important.

    Particularly interesting?

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    Osteocalcin is often measured together with markers for bone resorption (e.g. BetaCrossLaps) to assess the overall bone metabolism. Elevated values in children and adolescents are physiological and not pathological. Chronic diseases such as kidney diseases can influence the values.