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B. She has low bone mass
- DCA is used for assessment of bone density. The result are interpreted based on T score.
Following are interpretation of T score
- A T-score of -1.0 or above is normal bone density.
- A T-score between -1.0 and -2.5 indicate low bone density or osteopenia.
- A T-score of -2.5 or below iindicate osteoporosis.
Note - In general terms lower a person’s T-score, the lower the bone density.
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