Osteocalcin (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Osteocalcin (Blood)

Alternate Names	Bone GLA Protein
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $33.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Monday - Friday
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	S, SP, CR
CSR Instructions	See detailed Instructions below: Instructions for: Regional Specimen Reception Centrifuge, aliquot and freeze AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Send the serum aliquot to Heidelberg laboratory frozen, but make sure to transfer from the standard packing list. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception When frozen serum aliquot is received from a regional laboratory, ensure to accept from the standard packing list. Store serum sample in frozen (-20°C) sendaway tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	PaLMS (Pacific Lab Medicine Services), Royal North Shore Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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)