How long do I have once the specimen is collected to get it to the laboratory? (Please see proper specimen storage under the "Shipping" section)**
The urine specimen must be received with 14 days of collection.
Who is most at risk for bone loss and might benefit from this test?
The groups most at risk for rapid bone loss include men and women over 50 years old, all peri-menopausal women, women who have had hysterectomies, women who exercise heavily, women with a family history of osteoporosis, people who use anti-ulcer medication, smokers, people who drink a lot of soft drinks or caffeine, and people using steroids.
What is the minimum specimen requirement for this test?*
A minimum of 4 ml of urine is needed to run this test.
What other factors contribute to bone health?
Besides age, bone health is most influenced by adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D, regular weight-bearing exercise, and routine medical care.
How often should someone who is monitoring nutritional intervention be retested?
Retesting should be done routinely to reveal benefits of therapy or allow for adjustments in dosage.
How does aging influence bone health?
The human skeleton continues to grow from childhood to 25, when bone formation surpasses bone loss. After age 35, bone loss surpasses bone formation, and bone mass starts to decline. Bone loss is seen most dramatically in the five years leading up to and through menopause.
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