Description
Bone Health Screen
Understand your bone strength, joint health, and protein balance
Our Bone Health Screen is a comprehensive test panel designed to assess your bone metabolism, joint integrity, and levels of key proteins involved in skeletal health and overall wellbeing.
🧪 What’s Included in the Bone Screen?
Calcium – Vital for bones, teeth, muscle function, and nerve signaling.
Phosphate – Supports bone strength and energy production.
Uric Acid – Helps detect risk of gout and joint inflammation.
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) – An enzyme linked to bone turnover and liver function.
Albumin – A protein that helps transport calcium and maintain fluid balance.
Globulin – A group of proteins related to immune health and inflammation control.
💡 Why Take This Test?
This test helps detect early signs of:
Osteoporosis
Vitamin D or calcium deficiency
Gout or joint inflammation
Gout or joint inflammation
Early detection = better prevention and treatment
What you expect in the assessment
Our private health assessments are designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. They’re fast, straightforward, and completely hassle-free — ideal for people with busy schedules.
You won’t face any invasive procedures, awkward questions, or long waiting times. There’s no need to travel far or sit in crowded clinics. Just efficient, professional testing carried out in a calm and respectful setting.
And once your check is complete, you’ll enjoy 12 months of unlimited access to our 24/7 GP helpline, giving you peace of mind and support whenever you need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone experiencing joint pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, or who has a family history of osteoporosis, gout, or vitamin/mineral deficiency. It’s also useful for people over 40 or those with chronic inflammatory or autoimmune conditions.
Fasting is not required for this screen. You can eat and drink normally unless it is part of a wider health check that includes glucose or cholesterol testing (in which case fasting may be advised).
Most results are available within 3–7 working days through our secure online dashboard. You’ll receive an email once your personalised report is ready.
Your report will include clear explanations, traffic light indicators (green, amber, red), and tailored advice. If any readings are outside the normal range, we’ll advise you to follow up with your GP for further investigation or treatment.
Yes, it can help monitor progression and treatment effectiveness. However, this test is not a replacement for imaging scans like DEXA (for bone density) or X-rays for structural joint issues.
Not directly — this screen focuses on minerals and proteins. If you’d like to add Vitamin D (25-OH) testing, ask about combining this with our Essential Energy Profile.




