Alkaline Phosphatase

Test Code

ALP

Alias/See Also

ALP, ALKP, ALK Phos, Alkaline Phosphatase

CPT Codes
84075

Preferred Specimen

Light GREEN (PST)

Other Acceptable Specimens

Serum (Red) or Gold (SST) or Orange (OJ) or Tiger Top Serum

Instructions

Separate serum/plasma from blood cells within 2 hours of collection.

Specimen Stability

Stable (serum/Plasma) for 4 days when stored refrigerated (2 - 8°C). >4 days, store frozen at <= -20° C.

Methodology
Beckman AU

Setup Schedule

24x7

Report Available

< 1 day

Reference Range

ALP	0-1 Year: 114-387 U/L 1-10 Years: 162-423 U/L 10-15 Years: 92-288 U/L >15 Years: 25-100 U/L

Clinical Significance

Alkaline phosphatase is used in the diagnosis of hepatobiliary disorders and bone disease associated with increased osteoblastic activity. Certain conditions such as Hodgkin’s Disease, congestive heart failure, and ulcerative colitis will produce moderate elevation in alkaline phosphatase levels. Non-pathologic elevations can be observed in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
CCI Laboratory
FHSH Laboratory

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