Where are PINP and CTX bone marker tests offered.
Where are PINP and CTX bone marker tests offered? Are they available in Washington State? I am starting Evenity 12 month injections. Listened to Dr Doug on You-tube, he stressed the importance of these markers to determine when to transition to Prolia. My endocrinologist knew nothing about them. I gave her some research papers to read-she was interested. However I have been unsuccessful in finding a lab near me that offers them.
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Where in WA are you located? I live in Eastern WA and had mine done at LabCorp. My Endo wasn't interested in doing them so I asked my Primary Care Dr to order them for me.
I’m in Vancouver. Neither my clinical pharmacist nor primary care knew anything about them. I recently moved from Seattle and so disappointed in the health care here. I get more info from You-Tube.
I'm on Medicare and I had three rounds of P1NP and CTX testing in 2024, all covered.
Also, if being treated for osteoporosis (i.e. on medication), Medicare allows more than one DEXA a year.