Bone Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
Abbrev Code: | ALKPB | ||
Order Code: | LAB1070 | Order Name: | Bone Specific Alk Phosphatase |
Synonyms: | Alkaline Phosphatase, Bone Specific | ||
Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
CPT Codes: | 84080 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Sun-Sat; results are reported within 1-2 days |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.8 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.3 mL minimum. Store in freezer within 2 hours. CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
Stability: | 2 hours at room temperature; 48 hours refrigerated; 2 months frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 70053 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: |
Reference intervals have not been established for children younger than 6 months of age or males 18-24 years. Liver alkaline phosphatase can affect the measurement of bone specific alkaline phosphatase in this assay. Each 100 U/L of liver alkaline phosphatase contributes an additional 2.5 to 5.8 mg/L to the bone specific alkaline phosphatase result.
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