Test Contains (LOINC)
Alkaline Phos Total (6768-6), Liver 1 % (15348-6), Liver 1 (13874-3), Liver 2 % (15349-4), Liver 2 (13875-0), Bone % (15013-6), Bone (1777-2), Intestine % (15014-4), Intestine (1778-0), Placental % (15016-9), Placental (1780-6)
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Alternate Container
Plain (Red Top) Tube
Minimal Sample Volume
0.5 mL (does not allow for repeat testing)
Handling Instructions
Collect specimen per tube manufacturer's instructions. Centrifuge sample and separate serum from cells ASAP. Aliquot and refrigerate or freeze.
Client Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 Week; Refrigerated: 1 Week; Frozen: 2 Weeks
Unsuitable Specimen
Hemolyzed, lipemic, or icteric specimens.
Frequency
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Expected Turn Around
1 - 3 Days
Responsible Dept
Reference Lab
Methodology
Photometric/Electrophoresis
Compliance Statement
FDA cleared or approved assay