Biochemistry
| Full details for "Bone Profile". | |
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Name |
Bone Profile |
Alternative name/Profile |
Bone Profile includes the following tests: Calcium, Inorganic Phosphate, Albumin and Alkaline Phosphatase. Corrected Calcium is also reported. It is derived from the Calcium and Albumin results. |
Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
Useful in the assessment of metabolic bone conditions. Includes serum calcium, corrected calcium, albumin, alkaline phosphatase and phosphate. Should they be required, magnesium, vitamin D and PTH can be requested separately. |
Specimen type |
Serum |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5mL - Red Tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily |
Turnaround time |
1 working day |
Availability |
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Notes |
See individual tests for interferences and recommendations. Separate from clot or cells as soon as possible. Calcium decreases with prolonged exposure to clot. Sera from patients receiving EDTA treatment for Hypercalcaemia unsuitable for analysis. EDTA anti-coagulant must be avoided. EDTA contaminated samples will not be reported for Calcium. Refer to order of draw to prevent contamination |
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Reference range |
See individual tests for references ranges |
Last updated |
Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:19:18 IST |