Biochemistry
| Full details for "Bone Profile". | |
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Name |
Bone Profile |
Alternative name/Profile |
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Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
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. |
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, 15 Apr 2024 08:06:29 IST |