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Alkaline Phosphatase, Bone Specific
Test CodeALKBS
Quest Code
29498
CPT Codes
84075
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 21 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 21 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Room temperature or refrigerated Gross hemolysis
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 1-2 days
Reference Range
Adult Male | |
18-29 years | 8.4-29.3 mcg/L |
30-39 years | 7.7-21.3 mcg/L |
40-49 years | 7.0-18.3 mcg/L |
50-68 years | 7.6-14.9 mcg/L |
>68 years | Not established |
Adult Female | |
18-29 years | 4.7-17.8 mcg/L |
30-39 years | 5.3-19.5 mcg/L |
40-49 years | 5.0-18.8 mcg/L |
50-76 years | 5.6-29.0 mcg/L |
>76 years | Not established |
Premenopausal | |
35-45 years | 5.0-18.2 mcg/L |
Pediatric | Male (mcg/L) | Female (mcg/L) |
2-24 months** | 25.4-124.0 | 25.4-124.0 |
25 months-5 years | Not established | Not established |
6-9 years | 41.0-134.6 | 41.0-134.6 |
10-13 years | 43.8-177.4 | 24.2-154.2 |
14-17 years | 13.7-128.0 | 10.5-75.2 |
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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20153 |
Last Updated: January 14, 2011