ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE

Message
Chemistry


Test Code
LAB112


Alias/See Also
Alkaline Phosphatase
SQ Code: ALKP


CPT Codes
84075

Preferred Specimen
Light green top tube (lithium heparin plasma)


Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 600 uL (one full light-green-top microtainer or two full red-top microtainers).

Serum/plasma: 300 uL plasma.


Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold top (serum separator tube) or Red Top


Instructions
LAB: Serum acceptable.

Separate specimen within 4 hours of collection.
Store Ambient: or below up to 4 days.



Specimen Stability
Store Ambient: or below up to 4 days.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed, contaminated, not enough volume



FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule
Everyday


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
38 - 126 U/L


Performing Laboratory
HHI/ HHNB



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.