27th February 2025

A 72-year-old woman presents complaining of generalised aches and pains.

A 72-year-old woman presents complaining of generalised aches and pains. She has a background of poorly controlled diabetes and is awaiting review in the low-clearance clinic.

Plain film radiographs show signs of osteopenia and chondrocalcinosis. 

What would you expect to see on her blood results?

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