Likelihood ratio (LR) of urinary calcium δ44/40 Ca (‰) values for diagnosing negative skeletal calcium balance
Time frame · follow-up will vary on clinical basis, with expected averages of 1 year (for osteoporosis) to 3 months (for other conditions)
The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value of the new test will be compared to expert clinical diagnosis as the gold standard. This diagnosis is established during follow-up and based on clinical observations, bone mineral density results/changes, bone turnover markers and response to treatments.