Women’s Bone Health & Osteoporosis Risk Blood Test
The bone density blood test Kingston women ask for to understand their osteoporosis risk. This Bone Health and Osteoporosis Risk panel measures the calcium balance, vitamin D, PTH, bone-turnover markers and oestradiol that drive bone strength and bone loss. A blood test does not measure bone density itself, that is a DEXA scan, but it reveals the metabolic picture behind it and shows where bone loss can be slowed. Reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor at our CQC-registered clinic opposite Kingston Station, with results in 2 to 5 working days.
By Dr Maryam Attarzadeh, GMC-registered doctor and Medical Director, KONCEPT® Medical Clinic. Last reviewed May 2026. Next review November 2026.
Bone loss speeds up around and after menopause, as the oestrogen that protects bone falls away, which is why osteoporosis risk rises for women at this stage of life. This panel checks the blood markers behind bone strength so you can act early, correct a vitamin D or calcium problem, and know whether a closer look such as a DEXA scan is worth arranging.
A DEXA scan measures bone mineral density, the physical strength of the bone. This blood panel measures the metabolic factors that influence whether bone is being lost, calcium balance, vitamin D, PTH, bone turnover and oestrogen. The two complement each other, and the doctor will advise if a DEXA referral is the right next step for you.
If your bone health sits alongside menopausal symptoms, the Perimenopause and Menopause panel may be the better place to start, and for a wider whole-body baseline see the Full Blood Test and Health Check. You can view the full blood test range or call the clinic and the doctor will guide you at booking.
Calcium is the main mineral in bone. Albumin is measured alongside it so the doctor can calculate an adjusted calcium, a more accurate figure, with phosphate completing the mineral picture.
Alkaline phosphatase and Crosslaps reflect how fast bone is being broken down and rebuilt. A high turnover rate is associated with faster bone loss and helps the doctor gauge risk.
Vitamin D is essential for absorbing calcium, and PTH is the hormone that regulates calcium and bone. Read together they show whether a vitamin D or parathyroid problem is undermining bone health.
Magnesium supports bone structure and is needed for vitamin D and PTH to work properly, so a deficiency can quietly contribute to poor bone health.
Oestrogen protects bone. As it falls around menopause, bone loss accelerates, so oestradiol helps the doctor see whether low oestrogen is driving your bone picture.
An overactive thyroid speeds up bone loss, so TSH is included to rule out a thyroid contribution to reduced bone strength.
Each result is interpreted by the doctor against the appropriate reference range for you. Calcium is reported as an adjusted calcium using albumin, and the markers are read together rather than in isolation. This panel assesses the blood factors behind bone strength; it does not measure bone mineral density, which is assessed by a DEXA scan.
Once you order the panel, a GMC-registered doctor at KONCEPT® reviews the request for clinical suitability before the appointment is confirmed, so the test fits your situation.
The doctor calculates adjusted calcium from albumin and reads calcium, vitamin D, PTH, bone turnover and oestrogen as one picture, which is how bone health is properly assessed.
We are explicit that bone density is a DEXA scan, not a blood test. If a DEXA referral is the right next step, the doctor will tell you, so you are not left with a false sense of either reassurance or alarm.
Bloods are drawn in our CQC-registered Kingston clinic by an experienced practitioner. Samples are processed by an accredited UK pathology laboratory.
After the test a short outcome note is sent to your email, password-protected. It states either that results are normal and no follow-up is needed, or that a GP review is recommended. If a GP review is recommended you can choose your NHS GP, or a KONCEPT® GP consultation at £149.
If you would like a GP to discuss bone health, menopause and the right investigations, the GP-led route is the Wellwomen Check (£399), a personalised consultation building a tailored plan, with 10% off any Women's Blood Test if the GP identifies a clinical need.
Online home-kit bone packages post a finger-prick kit and return an emailed PDF. At KONCEPT® the panel is a venous draw in our Kingston clinic, reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor who calculates adjusted calcium and reads the markers together, with honest advice on whether a DEXA scan is the right next step.
| Home-kit bone package | KONCEPT® Bone Health panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Sample collection | Self-administered finger-prick. Small-volume samples can affect calcium and bone-turnover readings. | Venous draw in-clinic by an experienced practitioner, giving reliable calcium, vitamin D and bone-turnover results. |
| Calcium accuracy | Calcium reported on its own, without an albumin adjustment. | Albumin measured so the doctor reports an adjusted calcium, the figure clinicians actually use. |
| Who reviews the result | Algorithm-generated PDF. Doctor commentary is often a paid add-on. | Reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor, with a short outcome note by secure password-protected email. Included in the £278 price. |
| DEXA guidance | Rarely addressed. You are left to judge whether a scan is needed. | The doctor advises whether a DEXA scan is the right next step and can support a referral. |
| Regulation | Online retailer. No CQC oversight of clinical interpretation. | CQC-registered private clinic. GMC-registered doctors. ICO-registered for data protection. |
| Sharing with your NHS GP | Not offered. You would email the PDF yourself. | With your written consent, a clinical summary is sent to your NHS GP so records stay joined up. |
The NHS provides comprehensive care and remains the right route for many women. KONCEPT® is designed to complement, not replace, that care, for women who would like to assess their bone health proactively. Where helpful, we share results with your NHS GP for continuity.
| Standard NHS approach | What KONCEPT® adds | |
|---|---|---|
| Booking and access | Via your registered NHS GP, subject to local appointment availability and clinical prioritisation. | Book directly without a referral. Same-day, Saturday and out-of-hours appointments at the Kingston clinic, subject to availability. |
| Scope of first-line testing | Bone and mineral tests are usually requested when a specific concern or fracture risk prompts them, depending on local guidance. | A ten-marker bone, mineral and hormone panel is available on request as a proactive baseline, interpreted against your history. |
| Time with the reviewing doctor | Length of GP consultation varies by region and provider. | A 30-minute consultation with a GMC-registered doctor is offered alongside the panel for women who would like one. A written plain-English outcome note is included. |
| Onward input | DEXA referral and bone-clinic routes and waits vary by region, clinical urgency and provider. | The reviewing doctor advises whether a DEXA scan is the right next step and can support a referral or continuity with your NHS GP. |
| Cost | Free at the point of use. | All-in £278 (£239 test fee plus the one-off £39 administration fee). |
| Continuity with your NHS record | Tests are added to your NHS record automatically. | With your written consent, a clinical summary is sent to your NHS GP so the result is added to your NHS record alongside your ongoing care. |
NHS provision varies by region and clinical context, and the NHS pathway remains appropriate for many patients. KONCEPT® encourages continued NHS GP involvement and shares clinical summaries with your NHS GP on request. General guidance on osteoporosis is available from NICE CKS.
Online, in person at the clinic, or added during a GP consultation. Each request is reviewed by one of our GMC-registered doctors for clinical appropriateness.
An experienced practitioner takes your sample in-clinic. A fasted morning appointment is preferred because the Crosslaps bone-turnover marker varies through the day. Mention any bone, calcium or vitamin D medication.
Samples are processed by an accredited UK pathology laboratory.
Most results within 2 to 5 working days. A short outcome note from the doctor with your next-step plan is sent to your email, password-protected.
Had a Wellwomen Check (£399 personalised GP consultation)? If the GP identified a clinical need for blood work during your consultation, you qualify for 10% off this panel. Mention your Wellwomen booking reference at checkout.
Bone health is closely tied to menopause and thyroid. The doctor can recommend the most useful additional panel or service at booking.
KONCEPT® Medical Clinic offers the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Risk panel for women across the KT and SW postcodes. Patients book from Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton, New Malden, Wimbledon, Richmond upon Thames, Putney, Teddington, Hampton, Esher, Cobham, Walton-on-Thames, Thames Ditton and Twickenham. The clinic is at 46 to 48 Wood Street, opposite Kingston Station, two minutes from the Bentall Centre, and is reachable by train from Waterloo (around 28 minutes) or by car off the A3.
Women travel from across Surrey and South West London for a bone health blood test a doctor actually interprets, an adjusted calcium rather than a raw figure, and honest advice on whether a DEXA scan is needed. Whether you are searching for a bone density blood test Surrey women rate, an osteoporosis test in Kingston, a calcium and vitamin D blood test, or a bone density blood test Putney locals can reach quickly, book online or call 020 8129 1011.
These are genuine reviews from patients who had blood drawn at KONCEPT®, drawn from Google and our verified-patient reviews. The same themes recur: a calm, professional, unhurried experience and a fast results turnaround.
"I went in for a blood test a couple days ago which was such a smooth and pleasant experience & I received my results back the next day! A super quick turn over time which is just what I needed."
"I came here for some blood tests and travel vaccinations. Really impressed by the blood test results turnaround, came in a couple days. As a Kingston local it's great to have the clinic in easy reach!"
"I came to KONCEPT medical clinic for a blood test. Everyone was really nice and welcoming, and made me feel at ease straight away. It was quick, professional and I didn't feel rushed. Would definitely recommend."
"I went for a blood test at KONCEPT medical clinic. It was quick, easy, and everyone was super friendly. Really smooth process."
Genuine reviews from our Google Business Profile and verified-patient reviews. Individual experiences vary; results are typically returned within 2 to 5 working days.
Women who want to understand their bone health and osteoporosis risk, particularly around and after menopause when falling oestrogen accelerates bone loss. It is also relevant with a family history of osteoporosis, early menopause, long-term steroid use, low body weight, a previous fragility fracture, coeliac disease or malabsorption, or before and during bone-protective treatment. It checks the blood markers behind bone strength in one visit.
No. Bone mineral density itself is measured by a DEXA scan, not a blood test. What this blood panel does is reveal the metabolic picture behind bone loss, the calcium balance, vitamin D, PTH, bone-turnover markers and oestrogen status that influence how strong your bones stay. It complements a DEXA scan rather than replacing it, and the doctor will advise if a DEXA referral is the right next step.
Ten markers. Minerals: calcium with albumin for an adjusted calcium, phosphate and magnesium. Bone turnover: alkaline phosphatase and Crosslaps, which reflect the rate of bone breakdown and formation. Regulators: vitamin D and PTH, which control calcium and bone metabolism. Hormonal: oestradiol, because oestrogen protects bone, and TSH, because thyroid overactivity speeds bone loss. Each result is interpreted by the doctor against the appropriate reference range for you.
A morning fasting appointment is preferred. The Crosslaps bone-turnover marker varies through the day and is affected by food, so a fasted morning sample gives the most reliable reading. Keep taking any prescribed medication unless told otherwise, and mention any calcium, vitamin D or bone medication at booking so the doctor can interpret your results correctly.
Most results are returned within 2 to 5 working days. If a specific test takes longer, you will be told in advance.
No. You can book online, in person at the clinic, or add the panel during a GP consultation at KONCEPT®. A GMC-registered doctor reviews each request for clinical appropriateness before the blood draw.
Yes. Every panel is reviewed by one of our GMC-registered doctors. A short outcome note is sent to your email, password-protected, stating either that results are normal and no follow-up is needed, or that a GP review is recommended. Where helpful the doctor will advise on vitamin D or calcium correction, on a DEXA referral, or on bone-protective options. If a GP review is recommended you can choose your NHS GP at no NHS charge, or a KONCEPT® GP consultation at £149.
A single administration fee that covers your whole visit, charged once per visit and never per test, however many tests you book. The all-in panel price of £278 already includes it.
Oestrogen is one of the main protectors of bone. As oestrogen falls around and after menopause, bone loss speeds up, which is why osteoporosis risk rises at this stage of life. Measuring oestradiol alongside the bone and mineral markers helps the doctor understand whether low oestrogen is contributing to your bone picture and whether menopause care is relevant to the plan.
Home-kit packages post a finger-prick kit and return an algorithm-generated PDF. At KONCEPT® the sample is a venous draw in our Kingston clinic, which gives reliable calcium, vitamin D and bone-turnover readings. The doctor calculates adjusted calcium from albumin and interprets the markers together, and you receive a short outcome note by secure password-protected email. The doctor review is included in the £278 panel price.
The NHS provides comprehensive care and remains the right route for many women. KONCEPT® complements that care for women who want to assess their bone health proactively, on their own timing, without a referral, interpreted by a doctor in one visit. With your written consent we share a clinical summary with your NHS GP so the result is added to your NHS record alongside your ongoing care.
46 to 48 Wood Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1UW. KONCEPT® Medical Clinic is opposite Kingston station, with parking nearby at the Bentall Centre.
All in £278. Same-day, evening and Saturday appointments available. No GP referral needed. Doctor-reviewed result, sent securely to your email.
Serving Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding KT, SW and TW catchment - Surbiton, Wimbledon, Richmond, Putney, Teddington, New Malden, Esher, Thames Ditton, Walton-on-Thames, Twickenham, Hampton, Raynes Park and Wandsworth.
This page is for information only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Results require interpretation by a qualified clinician. This blood panel assesses the metabolic markers behind bone strength; it does not measure bone mineral density, which is assessed by a DEXA scan. Osteoporosis risk is assessed clinically alongside bone density and risk factors.