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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Bone Specific Alkaline Phosphatase

Recent changes for Bone Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
26th February 2024
MBS rebatable

No

Yes

Collection & Request Instructions

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.   

 

 

12th February 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    As at July 2023, this fee is $60.

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.   

7th February 2024
MBS rebatable

Yes

No

Collection & Request Instructions

 

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.    As at July 2023, this fee is $60.

Bone Specific Alkaline Phosphatase

Alternative Names:Bone ALP
Ostase
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:BAK
Specimen Types:Serum
Container Types:
SSTSST
Adults Volume or Mass:6 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:2 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Collect at ambient temperature

 

 

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Processing Instructions:Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at -20'C
External Laboratory:Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service
External Transport Instructions:Send Frozen on Dry Ice