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    The document summarizes the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures for a patient. Hematologic studies, blood chemistry, and a bone scan were performed. The results of the hematologic studies and blood chemistry were normal. However, the bone scan (DXA of the hip) showed a t-score of -2.5, which is indicative of osteoporosis according to WHO criteria as it is more than 2.5 standard deviations below the young adult mean. Osteoporosis increases the risk of fractures and can lead to vertebral collapse and loss of height over time.

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    The document summarizes the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures for a patient. Hematologic studies, blood chemistry, and a bone scan were performed. The results of the hematologic studies and blood chemistry were normal. However, the bone scan (DXA of the hip) showed a t-score of -2.5, which is indicative of osteoporosis according to WHO criteria as it is more than 2.5 standard deviations below the young adult mean. Osteoporosis increases the risk of fractures and can lead to vertebral collapse and loss of height over time.

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    The document summarizes the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures for a patient. Hematologic studies, blood chemistry, and a bone scan were performed. The results of the hematologic studies and blood chemistry were normal. However, the bone scan (DXA of the hip) showed a t-score of -2.5, which is indicative of osteoporosis according to WHO criteria as it is more than 2.5 standard deviations below the young adult mean. Osteoporosis increases the risk of fractures and can lead to vertebral collapse and loss of height over time.

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    LABORATORY AND DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

    Hematologic Studies
    NORMAL VALUES

    RESULTS

    Hemoglobin
    Hematocrit

    120-160 g/L
    0.37-0.47 vol.fr

    N
    N

    Red Blood Cell Count

    4.2-5.4 x 1012/L

    4.5-11.0 x 109/L

    9.6 x 109/L

    50-70%
    50-70%
    2-5%
    20-40%
    3-9%

    N
    N
    N
    N
    N

    60 %
    50 %
    3%
    30 %
    7%

    Adequate.

    N
    N
    N
    N

    91.0 f
    28.8 pg
    31.5g/dl
    12.9

    White Blood Cell


    Count
    Neutrophil
    Segmenter
    Stab
    Lymphocyte
    Monocyte

    125 g/l
    0.37 vol/fr
    4.28 x

    1012 /L

    150-450x 10

    Platelet Count

    /L
    74-100f
    25.4-34.6pg
    31-37g/L
    11-16%

    MCV
    MCHC
    MCH
    RDW

    SIGNIFICANC
    E
    Normal.
    Normal.
    Normal.
    Normal.
    Normal.
    Normal.
    Normal.
    Normal.
    Normal.
    Normal.
    Normal.
    Normal.
    Normal.
    Normal.

    Blood Chemistry
    NORMAL VALUES
    Sodium
    Potassium
    Calcium
    Phosphorous

    135 148 mmol/Li


    3.8 5.5 mmol/Li
    2.12 2.52 mmol/Li
    2.4 - 4.1 mg/dL

    RESULTS
    N
    N
    N
    N

    142.8 mmol/Li
    4.60 mmol/Li
    2.36 mmol/Li
    2.8 mg/dL

    SIGNIFICANCE
    Normal.
    Normal.
    Normal.
    Normal.

    Bone Scan

    DXA
    (hip)

    NORMAL VALUES

    RESULTS

    Not more than


    1.0 SD

    (-) 2.5

    SIGNIFICANCE
    Indicative of osteoporosis based on
    WHO Criteria.

    significant role in regulating calcium uptake and release and in regulating


    osteoblastic activity.
    Osteoporosis
    The bone mineral density is assessed and interpreted as follows according to
    the World Health Organization (WHO):
    CATEGORY

    t-SCORE

    Normal

    Not more than 1.0 standard deviation below the young


    adult mean

    Osteopenia

    Between 1.0 2.5 SD below the mean

    Osteoporosis

    More than 2.5 SD below the young adult mean

    Severe or
    Established

    More than 2.5 SD below the young adult mean with a


    fracture

    gradual collapse of the vertebra


    back pain and decrease in height

    susceptibility to fractures

    det

    Figure 1. Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis

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