Osteocalcin
| Source |
Blood |
| Mnemonic |
OSTEO |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube
2 mL serum |
| Specimen Handling |
PSC: Centrifuge, pour off into two aliquot tubes, and transport serum on ice to DSC.
RRL & extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC. |
| Additional Information |
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| Testing Location |
Hospitals in Common |
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| Testing Frequency |
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