Alkaline Phosphatase

Test Code

LAB112

Alias/See Also

ALK PHOS; ALKP, Total Alkaline Phosphatase

CPT Codes
84075

Preferred Specimen

Heperanized Plasma Lt green LIHEP tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL plasma/serum

Other Acceptable Specimens

SST Serum

Instructions

Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection; Refrigerate within 8 hours.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated, stable 72 hours; stable 8 hours at room temperature.

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Insufficient quantity; gross hemolysis; failure to follow stability requirements

Methodology
Multiple-point rate

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

Within 4 hours
STAT 60 minutes

Reference Range

38-126 U/L

Clinical Significance

Alkaline phosphatase measurements are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, bone, parathyroid, and intestinal diseases.

Performing Laboratory
CH CHOMP HOSPITAL LAB (831-625-4811): CH CHEMISTRY

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