Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
OSTEO NMID
Methodology
Quantitative Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Tue-Sat
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (K2 EDTA or K3 EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green (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 Interval
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 | 8-36 ng/mL | 8-36 ng/mL |
Interpretive Data
In patients with renal failure, the osteocalcin result may be directly elevated, due to impaired clearance, and/or indirectly elevated due to renal osteodystrophy.
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
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Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
83937
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0020728 | Osteocalcin by ECIA | 2697-1 |
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Aliases
- BGLAP
- bone gamma-carboxyglutamic acid-containing protein
- N-MID osteocalcin
- Osteocalcin
- Osteocalcin (OCN)
Osteocalcin by Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay