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:
Monitoring and assessing effectiveness of antiresorptive therapy in patients treated for osteopenia, osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, or other disorders in which osteocalcin levels are elevatedAs an adjunct in the diagnosis of medical conditions associated with increased bone turnover, including Paget’s disease, cancer accompanied by bone metastases, primary hyperparathyroidism, and renal osteodystrophy.
Specimen container paediatric:
EDTA plasma
Specimen container adult:
EDTA plasma
Minimum volume paediatric:
0.5 mL
Minimum volume adult:
0.5 mL
Special requirements:
Sample to be send to the laboratory within 1 hour of collectionFasting sample preferred. Separate and freeze as soon as possible.
Sample stability:
Store at -20°C
Transport requirements:
Must be transported on dry ice