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Test Name: ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE BONE SPECIFIC (Ostase) Test #0
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Order Mnemonic: |
Alk Phos Bone Specific |
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Dept Name: |
SEND OUTS |
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Reference Lab: |
LABCORP |
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Ref. Lab Test No.: |
513002 |
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Refer to: |
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Transport: |
Serum, frozen |
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Processing: |
Centrifuge and pour off into transport tube. |
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Stability After |
Refrigerated: 48 hours |
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Minimum Testing |
0.5 mL |
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Unacceptable Conditions: |
Gross hemolysis; quantity not sufficient for analysis. |
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Reference Range: |
By report |
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Additional Info: |
Quantitative measurement of skeletal alkaline phosphatase to be used as an aid in the management of patients with Paget disease and osteoporosis. |
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Methodology: |
Immunoradiometric assay (IRMA) |
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CPT Codes: |
84080 |
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Performed: |
Varies |
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Reported: |
Varies |
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NCD/LCD ABN Required: |
No |
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