Pathology tests database

Sample and container requirements

Plain Serum Lithium Heparin Plasma (paediatrics only)

Minimum volume required

500 µL

Special requirements

Time of collection: if monitoring response to treatment, samples should be collected at the same time of day e.g. always a morning clinic, or always an afternoon clinic. Ideally a morning fasting sample should be collected . Serial measurements on the same patient are recommended before therapy and at 3 and 6 months after therapy (and at subsequent 3, 6 or 12 monthly intervals as required).

Patient preparation

None

Sample viability

Turnaround time

28 days

Reference range

Please refer to report for reference ranges.

Clinical guidance

Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https://www.nwlpathology.nhs.uk/tests-database/bone-specific-alp-balp/

Notes

Sent to Charing Cross Hospital