ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE, BONE SPECIFIC (BASP) | |
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Test Code: S096 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
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Collection Notes: Avoid hemolysis. Grossly lipemic and grossly icteric samples must be avoided. EDTA plasma specimens are not acceptable. | |
Clinical Utility: Measurement of BASP is an indicator of osteoblastic activity. BASP is useful for the management of postmenopausal osteoporosis and Paget’s disease. | |
CPT Code: 84075 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
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