Test Code LAB20773 Alkaline Phosphatase, Bone
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
BAP
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Transport
Serum Frozen
Preferred Transport Temperature
Frozen
Processing
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells send in screw capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 60 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
Adult Male:
18 – 29 years 8.4 – 29.3 ug/L
30 – 39 years 7.7 – 21.3 ug/L
40 – 49 years 7.0 – 18.3 ug/L
50 – 68 years 7.6 – 14.9 ug/L
>68 years Not established
Adult Female
18 – 29 years 4.7 – 17.8 ug/L
30 – 39 years 5.3 – 19.5 ug/L
40 – 49 years 5.0 – 18.8 ug/L
50 – 76 years 5.6 – 29.0 ug/L
>76 years Not established
Pediatric Male:
<6 years Not established
6 – 9 years 41.0 – 134.6 ug/L
10 – 13 years 43.8 – 177.4 /L
14 – 17 years 13.7 – 128.0 ug/L
Pediatric Female:
<6 years Not established
6 – 9 years 41.0 – 134.6 ug/L
10 – 13 years 24.2 – 154.2 ug/L
14 – 17 years 10.5 – 75.2 ug/L
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Reported
2-5 days
CPT Codes
84075
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma (EDTA), moderate hemolysis, gross lipemia