Alkaline Phosphatase, Bone Specific
Order Name
ALK P BONE
Test Number: 3656500
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 3656500
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Alkaline Phosphatase, Bone Specific
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Immunochemiluminometric (ICMA) | 17838-4 |
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Room Temperature |
Instructions | Specimen Type: Gel-barrier tube or transport tube Specimen Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature Specimen Collection: Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection. If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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Expected TAT | 3 - 5 days |
Clinical Use | The bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BSAP) assay provides a general index of bone formation and a specific index of total osteoblast activity. BSAP and osteocalcin are the most effective markers of bone formation and are particularly useful for monitoring bone formation therapies and antiresorptive therapies. |
Performing Labcorp Test Code | 513002 |
Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 513002 |
CPT Code(s) | 84080 |
Lab Section | Reference Lab |