Multiparameter analysis of serum levels of C-telopeptide crosslaps, bone-specific alkaline phosphatase, cathepsin K, osteoprotegerin and receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand in the diagnosis of osteoporosis

Baseline serum levels of BAP, CTX, CatK, OPG, sRANKL or tRANKL alone or in combination are not suitable to distinguish osteoporotic from non-osteoporotic postmenopausal women with sufficient accuracy.