Osteocalcin

Test Code: TD_7107
CPT Code(s): 83937

$69

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

Osteocalcin

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescent immunoassay (ECLIA)

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Heat-inactivated samples
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles

Reference Range(s)

By Report

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Freeze.
When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Freeze.
When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.

Alternative Specimen

2 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Freeze.
When multiple tests are ordered, submit seperate tube for this test.
Note: Do not collect samples from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (>5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.