Laboratory Test Detail

Last Updated: April 25, 2024 @ 9:13 am

91399

Osteocalcin

Specimen:Collect:
  • One SST

Also Acceptable:
  • One Green Top (Li Heparin)
  • One Lavender (EDTA)
  • One Pink Top (EDTA)
  • One Red Top
Submit:
  • 0.5 mL (Min:0.3 mL) Serum . Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.

Also Acceptable:
  • 0.5 mL (Min:0.3 mL) Plasma . Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling:
  • Separate aliquot required for each frozen test ordered
  • Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Rejection Criteria:
  • Hemolyzed specimens
Stability:Ambient: 8 Hour(s); Refrigerated: 3 Day(s); Frozen: 3 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology:
  • Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed:Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Reported:2-5 Day(s)
CPT Codes:
  • 83937
Components:
  • 91399 - OSTEOCALCIN
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