Test Information:
Osteocalcin is used in monitoring and assessing effectiveness of antiresorptive therapy in patients treated for osteopenia, osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, or other disorders in which osteocalcin levels are elevated.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
1. Pre-warmed samples is not accepted
2. Samples may not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses greater than 5mg per day or at least 8 hours from last biotin administration.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 3 days - Storage: 20 to 25°C
Stability: 8 hours - Storage: – 20°C
Stability: 3 months
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2°C to 8°C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours