Osteocalcin Test | Austin Pathology

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Osteocalcin

Alternate Names	Bone GLA Protein
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Minimum Adult Volume	5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	Weekly
Reference Interval	This test is referred out. Please consult reference intervals on report.

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Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	MISCSO
Container ID	S, EWP, CM, SP, EW, CMS, ACD, CR, SWAB
Storage Instructions	Store serum at 4°C
Additional (Storage) Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Store serum sample in frozen (-20°C) sendaway tub.
Transport Instructions	Transport frozen
Additional Transport Instruction	Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward serum aliquot to the Heidelberg Laboratory in BioFreeze Bottle.
Laboratory Notes	Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception If a room temperature or 4°C sample is received, it can still be accepted. Create an aliquot for freezing. If a room temperature or 4°C sample is received from a regional laboratory, ensure it is received from the frozen packing list.
External Laboratory	PaLMS (Pacific Lab Medicine Services), Royal North Shore Hospital