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What Does Fibroblast Growth Hormone Test Measures?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I was just watching the Dr Oz show. I am going to get a cholesterol test, etcetera next week. I am interested in the fibroblast growth hormone test. I assume that this can be measured from a blood test. Do you have a layman explanation of what this test measures, and what the normal level should be?
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
Hi, I M Dr.Kumarbhargav
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I understood your query,
Fibroblast growth factor particularly fibroblast growth factor 23 is a phophorus regulating hormone, that maintain homeostasis of phosphorus and vit D metabolism.
It's normal level is considered less than 100 RU/ml, as per studies elevated levels above 100 and more is implicated in cardiovascular health problems specially with chronic kidney disease.
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Pathologist
I understood your query,
Fibroblast growth factor particularly fibroblast growth factor 23 is a phophorus regulating hormone, that maintain homeostasis of phosphorus and vit D metabolism.
It's normal level is considered less than 100 RU/ml, as per studies elevated levels above 100 and more is implicated in cardiovascular health problems specially with chronic kidney disease.
Thanks for contacting health care magic,
ask freely if you want more details,
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