Serum separator tube, lavender (K2 EDTA or K3 EDTA), pink (K2 EDTA). A morning specimen is preferred.
Specimen Preparation
Allow serum separator tube to sit for 15-20 minutes at room temperature for proper clot formation. Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months
Ordering Recommendations
Preferred test to measure bone resorption and monitor response to antiresorptive therapy (eg, bisphosphonates, hormone replacement therapy) in postmenopausal women and individuals with osteoporosis.
Serum separator tube, lavender (K2 EDTA or K3 EDTA), pink (K2 EDTA). A morning specimen is preferred.
Specimen Preparation
Allow serum separator tube to sit for 15-20 minutes at room temperature for proper clot formation. Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: 3 months
Ordering Recommendations
Preferred test to measure bone resorption and monitor response to antiresorptive therapy (eg, bisphosphonates, hormone replacement therapy) in postmenopausal women and individuals with osteoporosis.
Laboratories.