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Order Code
010249
CPT
83937
Test Details
Synonyms

Bone GLA Protein

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Marker of bone formation. Used in metabolic bone disease evaluation.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.8 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Transfer the serum into a LabCorp PP transpak frozen purple tube with screw cap (LabCorp No. 49482). Freeze immediately and maintain frozen until tested. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen Contact Technical Support
Order Code
010249
CPT
83937
Test Details
Synonyms

Bone GLA Protein

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Marker of bone formation. Used in metabolic bone disease evaluation.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.8 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Transfer the serum into a LabCorp PP transpak frozen purple tube with screw cap (LabCorp No. 49482). Freeze immediately and maintain frozen until tested. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen Contact Technical Support