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Phlebotomy
Skeletal System Disorders
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Joint disorder characterized by joint inflammation, pain, and swelling | Arthritis |
| Abnormal growth of bone tissue | Bone tumor |
| Inflammation of a bursa (fluid-filled sac near a joint) | Bursitis |
| Inflammation of the bone caused by bacterial infection | Osteomyelitis |
| Disorder involving loss of bone density | Osteoporosis |
| Bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BSAP) | A blood test that measures bone formation activity, |
| A serum separator tube (SST) or a plain red-top tube | Chemistry |
| Perform the test using an analyzer to measure the BSAP levels | Medical laboratory scientists or biochemistry department |
| The "free" or physiologically active form of calcium in your blood that is not attached to proteins | Calcium (ionized) |
| Works with calcium to build and maintain strong bones | Phosphorus |