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HelpTest Code LAB1060 Osteocalcin
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Cobas ECLIA electrochemiluminescence
Literature References:
Package insert: Osteocalcin. Elecsys N-MID Osteocalcin. Roche Corporation 09/2020.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83937
Reference Values
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Population (age) |
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Female (ng/mL) |
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Male (ng/mL) |
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Premenopausal |
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7.6 – 35.1 |
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Postmenopausal |
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7.3 – 38.5 |
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30 – 50 years |
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8.4 – 36.7 |
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> 50 years |
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9.9 – 35.6 |
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Literature References:
Package insert: Osteocalcin. Elecsys N-MID Osteocalcin. Roche Corporation 09/2020.
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Tube:
1 red-top tube
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core Lab. Processed by automated line for delivery to the Cobas 8000. Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.
Day (s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: Not available
Routine: results available 2-4 hours of receipt
LOINC Code Information
2697-1
Special Handling
See Analyte Stability Chart