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Brenda5
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9 years ago

Blood test before regular Denosumab injection?

Asking for my dad as I just got a confusing phone call. Three phone calls in half an hour in fact. What part of dad is SLEEPING didn't this Dr get the first time. Abandoned my nap now. Question, da...
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Cate64
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9 years ago
Hi @Brenda5, yes completely normal. They test the calcium levels because the jab to help your bones also saps them of calcium, he will probably be put on Calrate with Vit D as well. I was told, not sure if its just policy at TNH or everywhere that the blood test must be done within the 7 days preceeding the injection.