Updated Test
Effective Date
11/01/2022
Included in Report
Updated Test
Update to test name.
Osteocalcin, N Mid -> Osteocalcin, N-MID
Updated Test
Specimen Information
Patient Preparation
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| Deleted: | Added: Dietary supplements containing biotin may interfere in assays and may skew results to be either falsely high or falsely low. For patients receiving the recommended daily doses of biotin, draw samples at least 8 hours following the last biotin supplementation. For patients on mega doses of biotin supplements, draw samples at least 72 hours following the last biotin supplementation. |
Rejection Criteria
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| Deleted: | Added: Hemolysis, heat inactivated samples, serum separator tube (SST), specimens stabilized with azide, patient administered with biotin within 8 hours |
Methodology
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| Deleted: | Added: Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) |
Performing Laboratory
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| Deleted: | Added: Quest SJC |
Days Performed
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| Deleted: | Added: Monday - Saturday |