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Alkaline Phosphatase, Bone Specific (Ostase)
Ordered Test Code:
OST
| Lab Test Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Alkaline Phosphatase, Bone Specific (Ostase) |
| Alpha’s Order Test Code | OST |
| Specimen Collection Tube | SST/1mL |
| Collection Tube Handling | |
| Minimum Volume | 0.3mL |
| Transport Temperture | Refrigerated |
| Stability | Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 21 days |
| Collection Instructions | 1mL serum |
Clinical Significance
The Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase (BSAP) assay provides a general index of bone formation and a specific index of total osteoblast activity. BSAP and osteocalcin are the most effective markers of bone formation and are particularly useful for monitoring bone formation therapies and antiresorptive therapies.
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