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ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE

Test Code
LAB112


CPT Codes
84075

Preferred Specimen
Green top/Gel Li Hep


Minimum Volume
2.0 mL


Transport Container

Green top/Gel LiHep


 


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


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


Methodology
Kinetic

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:Routine 4 hours / STAT 1 hour


Reference Range
TEST METHOD REF RANGE UNITS
ALKALINE PHOS Kinetic 0-15 years: 117-390 IU/L
    >=16 years: 39-117 IU/L


Clinical Significance
Measurements of alkaline phosphatase activity are used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, bone, parathyroid, and intestinal diseases.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry



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