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Alkaline Phosphatase, Plasma or Serum
Test CodeALK
CPT Codes
84075
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. Spin specimen down and send 1 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Reflectance Spectrophotometry
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Males
0-8 days: 65-270 U/L
8-30 days: 65-375 U/L
30 days-7 months: 55-425 U/L
7 months-1 year: 60-330 U/L
1-4 years: 145-320 U/L
4-7 years: 150-380 U/L
7-10 years: 175-420 U/L
10-12 years: 130-560 U/L
12-14 years: 200-495 U/L
14-16 years: 130-525 U/L
16-19 years: 65-260 U/L
>19 years: 38-126 U/L
Females
0-8 days: 65-270 U/L
8-30 days: 65-375 U/L
30 days-7 months: 55-425 U/L
7 months-1 year: 60-330 U/L
1-4 years: 145-320 U/L
4-7 years: 150-380 U/L
7-10 years: 175-420 U/L
10-12 years: 130-560 U/L
12-14 years: 105-420 U/L
14-16 years: 70-230 U/L
16-19 years: 50-130 U/L
>19 years: 38-126 U/L
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department