Bone Profile Details
On-site by appointment or walk-in. Our Bone Profile Blood Test detects 7 (seven) biomarkers:
- Bicarbonate: Measures carbon dioxide.
- Urea: Measures nitrogen.
- Creatinine: Measures kidney function.
- Calcium.
- Phosphate: Measures phosphorus.
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): Indicates bone disease.
- Albumin: Measures tissue hormone.
Bones are made up of collagen (protein) and calcium phosphate (mineral). A bone profile can identify bone diseases such as osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, or liver and thyroid diseases.
Sufficient exercise, calcium in a diet, and exposure to sunlight helps prevent bone diseases.
Why should you get a Bone Profile with us?
- Direct laboratory prices and support.
- Easy appointments.
- Fast results and prescriptions.
- CE-certified sensitive PCR laboratory equipment for accurate tests.
- WhatsApp support during business hours.
How does the examination work?
Visit one of our Bone test clinic locations.
Present an ID and order your appointment or simply walk-in.
Have your sample (blood) taken by staff to be tested.
Receive your results through email or by opening your dashboard on our site.
How long do I need to wait for my Bone results?
The typical turnaround time for the Bone Profile is 1 working day. Do note that while we aim to give you results as quickly as possible, the exact result processing time may vary depending on our Bone assay runs. We are committed to following strict guidelines to ensure quick and accurate results, including staff training, audits, logging, and quality control. The close proximity of our laboratory to our clinic allows us to instantly analyze samples.
Please follow our eating and drinking guidelines before the day of sample collection.
Missed appointments are NOT REFUNDABLE. Similarly, cancellations done within 24 hours of the appointment time are NOT REFUNDABLE.
Rescheduling and availability may be discussed with customer service.
Disclaimer: We DO NOT draw blood samples from children under 16 years old.
What are the most frequently asked Bone clinic questions?
Q: What potential consequences may arise?
A: Cancer can affect any of the more than 200 bones in the human body.
Q: What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?
A: Osteoporosis is frequently described as a “silent” disease due to its potential to remain undetected until a fracture occurs.
Q: What are the underlying factors?
A: Factors that reduce bone density are the cause of osteoporosis.
Q: What are the risk factors?
A: Women after menopause and men with low testosterone are at a higher risk, as are those who are above the age of 50, lack calcium and other minerals in their diets, do not engage in any physical activity, have celiac disease, and do not spend time in the sun.
Q: What are the methods for preventing osteoporosis?
A: A minimum of 30 minutes of weight-bearing physical activity to promote bone health and a nutritious diet.
Scientific Data for Bone Test from Suppliers (Instrument and Reagent)
Method:
Fully automatic biochemical analysis.
Detection limits:
- Urea: 0.9 mmol/L
- Creatinine: 22 umol/L
- Phosphate: 1 mmol/L
- Bicarbonate: 0.749 mmol/L
- Albumin: 10 g/L
- ALP: 1 U/L
- Calcium: 1.00 mmol/L
Accuracy and precision:
- Urea: The approximate error is < ± 10%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 5%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 5%.
- Creatinine: The approximate error is < ± 15%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 3.62%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 4.12%.
- Phosphate: The approximate error is < ± 10%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 5%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 10%.
- Bicarbonate: The within-assay CV is ≤ 3.93%. The total precision is ≤ 7.86%.
- Albumin: The approximate error is < ± 4%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 3%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 5%.
- ALP: The approximate error is < ± 10%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 1.10%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 1.83%.
- Calcium: The approximate error is < ± 10%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 3%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 5%.
Measuring ranges:
- Urea: 0.9~35.7 mmol/L
- Creatinine: 22~3000 umol/L
- Phosphate: 0~4.0 mmol/L
- Bicarbonate: 0.749~47.1 mmol/L
- Albumin: 10~60 g/L
- ALP: 1~1200 U/L
- Calcium: 1.00~3.75 mmol/L
Validation-active information:
- EQA: NA
- Inter-laboratory validations
- Periodic according to the validation schedule.
- Event-triggered (QC, calibration, new materials or batch).
Accuracy and precision:
- The accuracy relies on the approximate error percentage, which is the percentage deviation from the actual result.
- The precision relies on the within-assay coefficient of variations and the between-assay coefficient.
- The within-assay coefficient of variations is the variance of the result value if the same sample was analysed again.
- The between assay coefficient is the variance of the result value if the same sample was reprocessed from the beginning.
In range results:
Urea: 2.9~8.2 mmol/L
Creatinine:
- Females: 35~80 umol/L
- Males: 44~97 umol/L
Phosphate: 0.81~1.45 mmol/L
Bicarbonate:
- Arterial: 21~28 mmol/L
- Venous: 22~29 mmol/L
Albumin: 34~48 g/L
ALP: 44~147 U/L
Calcium: 2.03~2.54 mmol/L
Page Quality Review:
Review Date : 27/01/2026
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Shipping and Return Policies
Appointment:
Missed appointments or cancellations less than 24 hours prior are not entitled to refunds. Rescheduling is possible but not guaranteed. Please contact the customer service prior to the appointment time to discuss cost and availability options.
Shipping & Return:
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To Qualify for any return, the product must be in the same condition as when you received it. Not used, not opened, unworn, in its original packaging. You will also need to send it to us with the receipt or proof of purchase.
Please return to: Medicines by MailBox, 89 Falcon Rd, London. SW11 2PF
You can read our full return policy here:
https://medicinesbymailbox.co.uk/return-policy/
We offer next day delivery; however courier delivery times are out of our control. We are unable to offer refunds for any late deliveries. But you will receive courier tracking information once your order has been dispatched. And orders placed by 1pm are dispatched on the same day.
Principle IVD Regulatory Certification
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MHRA Registration Number: 10271 – Unistik Lancet
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MHRA Registration Number: 9489 – BD Microtainer Tube
Page Quality Review:
Review Date : 27/01/2026
Reviewed By :
Felix B. –
I was a bit nervous, but the team was professional and kind. My results came back fast, which gave me peace of mind.