Bone specific alkaline phosphatase
Clinical Background:
Enzyme produced by osteoblasts, the cells responsible for bone formation.
Indicator of osteoblastic activity.
Diagnosis and assessment of severity of metabolic bone disease including Paget disease,...
Enzyme produced by osteoblasts, the cells responsible for bone formation.
Indicator of osteoblastic activity.
Diagnosis and assessment of severity of metabolic bone disease including Paget disease, osteomalacia, and other states of high bone turnover
Monitoring efficacy of anti-resorptive therapies including postmenopausal osteoporosis treatment
Test Details
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Discipline:
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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Specimen Container Adult:
Serum
Serum
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
Serum
Serum
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Minimum Volume Adult:
0.5 mL
0.5 mL
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
0.5 mL
0.5 mL
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Special Requirement:
Store sample at 4°C
Store sample at 4°C
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Transport Requirements:
Post at ambient temperature
Post at ambient temperature
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Interpretation:
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Reference Ranges:
Male: 14 - 44 IU/L
Premanopausal female: 9 -28 IU/L
Postmenopausal female: 12 - 36 IU/L
Male: 14 - 44 IU/L
Premanopausal female: 9 -28 IU/L
Postmenopausal female: 12 - 36 IU/L
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Routine Contact Name:
Duty Biochemist
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Routine Telephone:
Freeman: 0191 244 8889
RVI: 0191 282 9719Freeman: 0191 244 8889
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