Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
OSTEO NMID
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Tue-Sat
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation
Allow serum tube to sit for 15-20 minutes at room temperature for proper clot formation. Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 3 months
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Age
Male
Female
6 months-6 years
39-121 ng/mL
44-130 ng/mL
7-9 years
66-182 ng/mL
73-206 ng/mL
10-12 years
85-232 ng/mL
77-262 ng/mL
13-15 years
70-336 ng/mL
33-222 ng/mL
16-17 years
43-237 ng/mL
24-99 ng/mL
18 years and older
11-50 ng/mL
11-50 ng/mL
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
In patients with renal failure the osteocalcin result can be elevated, both directly, due to impaired clearance, and indirectly, due to renal osteodystrophy.
Compliance Category
FDA
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
BGLAP
bone gamma-carboxyglutamic acid-containing protein
N-MID osteocalcin
Osteocalcin
Osteocalcin (OCN)
Osteocalcin by Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
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