Alkaline Phosphatase

Test Code
LAB112


Alias/See Also
ALP, ALK PHOS


CPT Codes
84075

Preferred Specimen
Lithium Heparin (PST)


Minimum Volume
600uL minimum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold (SST), or Red (no additive


Instructions
Spin PST or SST and send to lab


Transport Temperature
Room temp


Specimen Stability
Separated from cells: 4 days refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Icteric: 30mg/dL; Hemolysis: 300mg/dL; Lipemia: 500mg/dL triglycerides


Methodology
AMP buffer and kinetic rate

Setup Schedule
Mon- Sun


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
1 - 5 years Male - 110-302 U/L Female - 60-321 U/L
5 - 10 years Male - 110-341 U/L Female - 118-360 U/L
10 - 12 years 103-373 U/L
12 - 14 years 83-382 U/L
14 - 16 years 67-372 U/L10
>16 years 32.0 – 126.0 U/L


Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional



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.