--- title: Osteocalcin Test type: test id: osteocalcin url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/osteocalcin" price_usd: 66.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 72.99 cpt: 83937 category: Vitamins & Nutrients sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "3–5 business days" labs: - Labcorp orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=osteocalcin&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Osteocalcin Test > Measures bone formation activity — a key marker for osteoporosis monitoring, bone metabolism, and vitamin K status, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $66.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 3–5 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Labcorp. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $66.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($72.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 83937 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 3–5 business days | | Labs | Labcorp | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Osteocalcin test tell you? Measures bone formation activity — a key marker for osteoporosis monitoring, bone metabolism, and vitamin K status. Osteocalcin is a protein produced by osteoblasts (bone-forming cells) and is the most specific marker of bone formation. It reflects how actively your body is building new bone. Low osteocalcin indicates reduced bone formation and increased fracture risk, while elevated levels can indicate high bone turnover seen in Paget's disease, hyperparathyroidism, or bone metastases. Beyond bone health, osteocalcin is emerging as an important metabolic hormone linked to insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism, and energy regulation. This test is valuable for monitoring osteoporosis treatment, assessing fracture risk in postmenopausal women, evaluating vitamin K status (osteocalcin requires vitamin K for activation), and tracking bone health in athletes and aging adults. **Clinical use:** Vitamin and nutrient testing identifies deficiencies that can drive fatigue, immune dysfunction, neurological symptoms, and long-term disease risk — and confirms that supplementation is working. ## Who should order it? Anyone with restrictive diets (vegan, low-fat, low-carb), malabsorption conditions, fatigue, hair loss, mood changes, or currently supplementing and wanting to verify dosing. ## Biomarkers measured - Osteocalcin, N-MID ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Labcorp | $66.99 | $72.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Osteocalcin test cost? A Osteocalcin test costs $66.99 at TestWell — $72.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $200.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $66.99 | $72.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $200.00 | $200.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 16322 · Labcorp test no. 010249. ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. Morning blood draw preferred for consistent results. ## Related conditions - Vitamin deficiency (E56.9) - Nutrient deficiency (E63.9) ## Common questions about the Osteocalcin test ### How long do Osteocalcin results take? Most Osteocalcin results are available in 3–5 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### What sample is collected for the Osteocalcin? Blood draw. Sample is collected at a Quest, Labcorp, or BioReference patient service center near you, or via at-home phlebotomy where available. ### How much does the Osteocalcin cost without insurance? On TestWell, the Osteocalcin is $66.99. Quest Direct lists comparable tests at $89. Walk-in hospital labs typically bill $200 or more without insurance. Insurance is not required — pay one all-in price. ### Do I need to fast before the Osteocalcin? No fasting required for the Osteocalcin. No fasting required. Morning blood draw preferred for consistent results. ### Where can I get the Osteocalcin done? The Osteocalcin is available at Labcorp patient service centers nationwide. Order online at TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for the location closest to you. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=osteocalcin&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Labcorp patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 3–5 business days with reference ranges and flags. ## Related - [Biotin (Vitamin B7)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/biotin) — $259.99 - [Calcium](https://www.test-well.com/tests/calcium) — $26.99 - [Copper](https://www.test-well.com/tests/copper) — $31.99 - [CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/coq10-coenzyme-q10) — $74.99 - [Folate (Vitamin B9)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/folate) — $32.99 - [All Vitamins & Nutrients tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/vitamins-nutrients) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. 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