Serum marker of rickets is
Correct Answer: Alkaline phosphatase
Description: Amongst the given options, alkaline phosphatase is best because it is raised in all type of rickets.
The primary (Basic) investigations in a child of rickets are :-
Serum calcium
Serum phosphorus
Alkaline phosphatase
If the patient does not respond to calcium and Vit D therapy, secondary investigations are done:-
Vit D level
Serum PTH
Urinary calcium and phosphorus.
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Pathology
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