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ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE, BONE SPECIFIC

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1877    Geisinger Epic ID:  41922

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

1 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 0.3 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 3000 rpm.


Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room Temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: 21 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Non-serum samples • Grossly icteric



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  84075
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BSAP).


Methodology: 
Immunoassay
Synonyms: 

Bone Specific Alkaline Phosphatase, Quest test code 29498, ALKBS


Review Date:  12/19/2024

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