Check the foundations of your bone health
Bone is living tissue, constantly rebuilt — and that process depends on vitamin D, calcium and the hormones that regulate them. This panel checks them together so a clinician can help identify or rule out the deficiencies and imbalances that weaken bone. £181 · clinician-reviewed results · CQC-regulated.
Looking after your bones, before a fracture
Osteoporosis affects an estimated 3.5 million people in the UK, and vitamin D deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. Many of the causes show up in a simple blood test. This panel is a sensible first step if you recognise any of these.
Post-menopausal women
Falling oestrogen after menopause accelerates bone loss and raises fracture risk.
On long-term steroids
Corticosteroid therapy is a leading cause of secondary bone thinning.
Limited sun exposure
Covering clothing, indoor lifestyles or darker skin all reduce vitamin D production.
Malabsorption
Coeliac disease, IBD or bariatric surgery can leave calcium and vitamin D low.
Men over 60
Osteoporosis in men is under-recognised but clinically important.
Aching bones or muscles
Persistent bone or muscle aches that you'd like investigated properly.
No referral needed · open 7 days · free on-site parking
6 markers across 4 areas
This panel screens the markers most relevant to bone strength — in a single blood draw.
Vitamin D
The UK's most common nutritional deficiency — vital for absorbing calcium and mineralising bone.
1 markerCalcium & phosphate
Adjusted calcium and phosphate show how well the minerals that build bone are balanced.
2 markersBone turnover
Alkaline phosphatase reflects the activity of bone-building cells and can flag Paget's disease.
1 markerParathyroid & magnesium
PTH and magnesium reveal the hormonal control of calcium and bone resorption.
2 markersThree simple steps
Book online
Choose a time that suits you in under a minute. No referral needed — pay online or in clinic. Same-week and weekend slots available.
5-minute blood draw
Visit our Sutton Coldfield clinic for a quick, comfortable blood draw with one of our friendly clinical team. Free on-site parking.
Clinician-reviewed results
Your results are shared promptly once ready, reviewed by a clinician who explains what they mean and any sensible next steps.
Unit 3, The Courtyard, Sutton Coldfield B75 7BU · Open 7 days 8am–8pm
How it compares to our other screens
Not sure which panel is right for you? Here's how the Bone Health sits alongside our other related screens.
| Panel | Depth | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Health | 6 markers | Vitamin D & metabolic bone health | £181 |
| Vitamins and Minerals | Extended | A broad vitamin & mineral check | £174 |
| Standard Screen | Core | A general wellbeing check | £192 |
| Nutritional Health | Comprehensive | A detailed nutrient review | £273 |
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Your questions, answered
Understanding your Bone Health results
Each result in your Bone Health is reviewed by a clinician before release. Below is a plain-English guide to the key markers included in this panel.
Vitamin D (25-OH)
Essential for calcium absorption. Deficiency accelerates bone loss and increases fracture risk.
Calcium (Corrected)
Corrected for albumin level. Abnormal calcium — high or low — may indicate parathyroid disease, malignancy, or vitamin D deficiency.
PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)
Regulates calcium and phosphate balance. Elevated PTH (hyperparathyroidism) is a common cause of osteoporosis and kidney stones.
Phosphate
Works alongside calcium in bone mineralisation; low phosphate can impair bone formation.
Alkaline Phosphatase
Enzyme present in bone and liver; elevated levels may indicate increased bone turnover or Paget's disease.
Reference ranges vary between laboratories and are influenced by age, sex, and other individual factors. This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace a clinical consultation. The Vesey reviews every result before it is released to you.
Further information: Lab Tests Online UK (British Society for Clinical Biochemistry) →
Give your bones a proper check
One blood draw, 6 markers, prompt, clinician-reviewed results. The Vesey · Sutton Coldfield · open 7 days 8am–8pm.
References & further reading
- Calcium & Bone Health — Lab Tests Online UK · Independent patient information from the British Society for Clinical Biochemistry