Test Entry - Detail

Fasting Metabolic Bone Studies


General
  Clinical Use: The FBM panel consists of the following tests:
Ionised Calcium, Calcium, Albumin, Phosphate, Creatinine, GGT, PTH, Vitamin D, Alkaline Phosphatase, Plasma CTx, Urine Calcium, Urine Phosphate, Urine Creatinine.
Urine NTx is no longer performed as a routine part of this test but may be ordered as an additional test by some requestors.
  Availability: Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation.
  Aliases/Synonyms: Calcium Excretion Studies,   FBM,   FMBS,   Metabolic Bone Studies,  
  Code: FMBS
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Send sample chilled.
  Hyperlink: https://pathwest.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/PathWest/Documents/For-Patients/Patient-Testing-Instructions-2024/Patient-Instructions---FMBS.pdf
  Reference Interval:
Refer to report or laboratory


Collection Requirements
  Container: Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD),   and,   Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN),   and,   EDTA with gel-PPT (PEARL),   and,   Urine Container (URINE),  
  Sample Type: See container
  Minimum Collection Volume: Refer to individual tests
  Collection Instructions: Patient must be fasting.
Blood and urine samples must be collected within the same fasting period prior to 10 am. Please contact DB for collection outside of this scope.


Processing Requirements
  Alternate Containers:
  Processing Instructions: Refer to individual test requirements.
  Minimum Assay Volume: Refer to individual tests
  Stability: Refer to individual tests
  Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): Send sample chilled.


Testing Locations
  Performed at:
Section Department Site Contact Phone
Core Biochemistry Fiona Stanley Hospital 6152 8140
Core Biochemistry QEII Medical Centre 6383 4093


Last Updated : 24-12-2025 14:25