Bone or cartilage mass laboratory studies

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]

Overview

There are no laboratory findings associated with the diagnosis of bone and cartilage masses. However, in some bone tumors (particularly, those of malignant origin) laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of bone and cartilage tumors, may include elevated LDH, alkaline phosphatase (related with prognosis), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST).

Laboratory Findings

• There are no laboratory findings associated with the diagnosis of bone and cartilage masses. Measurement of serum LDH and alkaline phosphatase may be considered for prognosis among patients with osteosarcoma.