P1NP has replaced BALP as the preferred bone marker for bone formation. Tests requests will be changed to P1NP (see P1NP on Test Manager test information).
Department
Endocrinology Lab
Delphic Registration Code
BALP
Synonyms
Bone ALP
Ostase
Test Code
6556
Specimen Type
Serum
Plasma
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
Serum (Red Cap)
Preferred if West Coast
SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
SST II (Gold Cap)
Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
2.0
No of Samples Required
1
Aliquot Instructions
Sample Type
Serum
Plasma
Minimum Volume (ml)
0.5
Transport to Lab
Frozen
If overnight - Frozen
Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz
