Description

Bone ash [common formula: Ca5(OH)(PO4)3] typically consists of calcium, phosphorus, and a small amount of water (~2%). Bone ash is measured to determine the effects of various feeds on the growth of livestock animals and detect osteopenic disease. PMID: 11108452 There are different methods used and variations in procedure when estimating bone ash. Bones may be autoclaved or boiled/extracted and cleaned, dried, and ashed differently. PMID: 12705402 Source: Regenstrief LOINC

Basic Part Properties

Part Name
Bone ash
Part Display Name
Bone ash
Part Type
Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)
Created On
2017-05-11
Construct for LOINC Short Name
Bone ash

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TagLanguageTranslation
es-ESSpanish (Spain)Ceniza de hueso
zh-CNChinese (China)骨灰
it-ITItalian (Italy)Cenere ossea
fr-FRFrench (France)Cendre d'os
el-GRGreek (Greece)Οστική τέφρα
Synonyms: Οστική τέφρα