Ostase Test | Austin Pathology

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Ostase

Alternate Names	Bone Alkaline Phosphatase, Bone AlkPhos, Bone ALP
Ordering Information	This test is referred to an external laboratory and is covered by the MBS.
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Minimum Adult Volume	300uL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Reference Interval	This is a referred test. Consult reference interval supplied with result.

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	BALP
Container ID	S, SP
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service