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bone density test
bone mineral density will be calculated as a value that is higher than the T score (T) by diagnosis as follows: Normal bone mineral density is
1. T score value greater than - 1
Osteopenia is a T score between -1 and -2.5.
Osteoporosis is a T score of less than -.25.
Severe osteoporosis is defined as a T score of less than -2.5 with osteoporosis fractures.