ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE BONE SPECIFIC

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: ALPBN
UPHSM LIS Test #: 029354
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Testing Time: 2-3 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 0.6 mL (0.5 min)
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:

Specimen Acceptability

Reject Due To

Hemolysis
Mild OK; Gross reject

Lipemia
Mild OK; Gross OK

Icterus
NA

Methods

Immunoenzymatic Assay

Clinical Utilities

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

CPT Codes

84080

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

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: < or =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: < or =14 mcg/L
Postmenopausal: < or =22 mcg/L