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Bone Specific Alkaline Phosphatase

Ordering information:

Please note that this test is not the same as ALP isoenzymes.

If uncertain as to which test is required, please contact the Chemical Pathologist.

Alternate names:

BALP, OSTASE

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

BALP

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

Please refer all requests to Senior Scientist or Chemical Pathologist

Frequency:

Weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

2 weeks

Reference Interval:

Male/Female >18yrs: 5.5 - 24.6 ug/L

Laboratory Use Only

Storage Instructions:

Sample to be spun, aliquoted and frozen