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The analysis of this test is carried out 1x per week by the laboratory. Please expect a slightly longer processing time.

Ostase (Knochenspezifische alkalische Phosphatase)

    Capillary blood at the pharmacy

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    1. Visit your pharmacy and ask about CaboCheck.

      With each test, you will receive an information sheet with your personal test QR code (CaboCheck-ID), through which you can retrieve the test result.

    2. Test execution on-site or at a later date

      You have the choice to have the test done directly in the pharmacy or to make an appointment. Sample collection is done quickly and easily by our special capillary blood machine, which ensures a gentle and efficient blood draw.

    3. Quick and reliable results

      Your sample will be evaluated by a professional laboratory, and you will receive your detailed laboratory report via email within 2-3 days. Benefit from the accuracy and reliability of medical laboratory tests, conveniently and easily conducted in your pharmacy.

    CaboCheck Benefits

    Professionelle Probenentnahme vor Ort in der Apotheke

    Professionelle Probenentnahme vor Ort in der Apotheke

    Einfache Kapillarblutentnahme innerhalb von 2 Minuten

    Einfache Kapillarblutentnahme innerhalb von 2 Minuten

    Auswertung durch medizinisches Facharztlabor

    Auswertung durch medizinisches Facharztlabor

    Labor-Ergebnisse als PDF oder online

    Labor-Ergebnisse als PDF oder online

    Fragen und Antworten zu Ostase

    What is the respective laboratory value?

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    Ostase is an isoenzyme of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) that is specific to bone-forming cells (osteoblasts). The laboratory value measures the concentration of Ostase in the blood and is used to assess bone metabolism.

    For whom is such a test to be considered?

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    A test for bone metabolism is recommended for: • Patients with suspected osteoporosis or other bone metabolism disorders • Monitoring of patients under osteoporosis therapy (e.g. bisphosphonates) • People with symptoms such as bone pain or repeated fractures • Diagnosis of Paget's disease or other bone diseases • Children with suspected growth disorders

    What is it used for?

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    The test serves the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases associated with increased or decreased bone formation. It is also used to evaluate the effectiveness of osteoporosis therapies.

    What can be inferred from that?

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    An elevated Ostase value indicates: • Osteoporosis with increased bone resorption • Paget's disease or other bone diseases • Increased bone formation after fractures or growth spurts A low value rarely has clinical significance. Symptoms with elevated values can be: • Bone pain or increased fractures • Deformities in bone diseases such as Paget's

    What is the ideal time for a test?

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    The testing can be carried out at any time of the day and is independent of food intake.

    Particularly interesting?

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    • Ostase is more specific for bone metabolism than total ALP and is particularly suitable for monitoring the course of osteoporosis therapies. • Physiologically elevated values occur in children and adolescents during growth. • Chronic diseases such as liver diseases should be excluded in order to better classify the cause of an elevated ALP value.