AIIMS November 2011 – MCQ 34

Marker of bone formation are all except
A. Osteocalcin
B. Alkaline phosphatase
C. Procollagen residue
D. Hydroxyproline

(Modified repeat question – AIPGMEE 07 MK q260 – Which is a marker of new bone formation)

Correct answer : D. Hydroxyproline

Markers of bone formation:

Serum bone specific alkaline phosphatase
Serum propeptide / type I procollagen
Serum osteocalcin

Markers of bone resorption:

Urine hydroxyproline
Serum tartarate resistant acid phosphatase
Urine and serum N-telopeptide and C-telopeptide
Urine total free deoxypyrindinoline
Serum bone sialoprotein
Urine hydroxylysine glycosides

One Comment

sarvesh November 16, 2011

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