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Epic EAP: LAB1070
Epic Description: ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE, BONE SPECIFIC
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
6.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 6.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into screw-capped plastic tube. Freeze specimen. Transport frozen on dry ice.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: BAP
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=ALKALINE+PHOSPHATASE%2C+BONE+SPECIFIC
Assay Frequency
Monday, Thursday
Routine Turnaround Time
5-8 days, excluding weekends and holidays
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into screw-capped plastic tube. Freeze specimen.
CPT Code Information
84075