Alkaline Phosphatase, Bone Specific
Test Summary
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.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 21 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Non-serum samples • Grossly icteric
Order Code
ALKBNE
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3379
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 84075
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
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 |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 2 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 21 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Non-serum samples • Grossly icteric
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
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 |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 2 days