Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Enzyme produced by osteoblasts, the cells responsible for bone formation.
Indicator of osteoblastic activity.
Diagnosis and assessment of severity of metabolic bone disease including Paget disease, osteomalacia, and other states of high bone turnover
Monitoring efficacy of anti-resorptive therapies including postmenopausal osteoporosis treatment
Specimen container paediatric:
Serum
Specimen container adult:
Serum
Minimum volume paediatric:
0.5 mL
Minimum volume adult:
0.5 mL
Special requirements:
Store sample at 4°C
Transport requirements:
Post at ambient temperature
Availability:
Sample sent to an external laboratory for analysis
Reference ranges:
Male: 14 – 44 IU/L
Premanopausal female: 9 – 28 IU/L
Postmenopausal female: 12 – 36 IU/L