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HelpTest Code BAPM Bone Alkaline Phosphatase, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | BAP |
| Epic ID | LAB1070 |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 90 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Immunoenzymatic Assay
Useful For
Diagnosis and assessment of severity of metabolic bone disease including Paget disease, osteomalacia, and other states of high bone turnover
Monitoring efficacy of antiresorptive therapies including postmenopausal osteoporosis treatment
The assay is not intended as a screening test for osteoporosis.
Measurements of bone turnover markers are not useful for the diagnosis of osteoporosis; diagnosis of osteoporosis should be made based on bone density.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
2 to 3 daysReference Values
Males
<2 years: 25-221 mcg/L
2-9 years: 27-148 mcg/L
10-13 years: 35-169 mcg/L
14-17 years: 13-111 mcg/L
Adults: ≤20 mcg/L
Females
<2 years: 28-187 mcg/L
2-9 years: 31-152 mcg/L
10-13 years: 19-177 mcg/L
14-17 years: 7-41 mcg/L
Adults
Premenopausal: ≤14 mcg/L
Postmenopausal: ≤22 mcg/L
CPT Code Information
84080