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Alkaline Phosphatase, Plasma or Serum

Test Code
107


CPT Codes
84075

Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis.
Note: 1. Indicate serum. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
p-Nitrophenylphosphate Hydrolysis

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
Males
0-30 days: 75-316 U/L
31 days-1 year: 82-383 U/L
>1-3 years: 104-345 U/L
>3-6 years: 93-309 U/L
>6-9 years: 86-315 U/L
>9-12 years: 42-362 U/L
>12-15 years: 74-390 U/L
>15-18 years: 52-171 U/L
>18 years: 45-117 U/L

Females
0-30 days: 48-406 U/L
31 days-1 year: 124-341 U/L
>1-3 years: 108-317 U/L
>3-6 years: 96-297 U/L
>6-9 years: 69-325 U/L
>9-12 years: 51-332 U/L
>12-15 years: 50-162 U/L
>15-18 years: 47-119 U/L
>18 years: 45-117 U/L


Clinical Significance
Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme which is present in high concentrations in the liver and in bone.  


Performed By
CoxHealth



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