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Alkaline Phosphatase

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
ALKP


CPT Codes
84075

Preferred Specimen
1.0 Plasma


Instructions
Draw blood in a PST tube. Spin down and send 1.0 plasma refrigerated. Avoid hemolysis


Transport Container
PST tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Multiple Point Rate

Reference Range
Males: 0-3 years: 145-320 U/L 4-6 years: 150-380 U/L 7-9 years: 175-420 U/L 10-11 years: 135-530 U/L 12-13 years: 200-495 U/L 14-15 years: 130-525 U/L 16-18 years: 65-260 U/L >19 years: 38-126 U/L Females: 0-3 years: 145-320 U/L 4-6 years: 150-380 U/L 7-9 years: 175-420 U/L 10-11 years: 130-560 U/L 12-13 years: 105-420 U/L 14-15 years: 70-230 U/L 16-18 years: 50-230 U/L >19 years: 38-126 U/L


Clinical Significance
Alkaline phosphatase is present mainly in bone, liver, kidney, intestine, placenta and lung. It may be increased during bone metabolism.



Last Updated: January 14, 2011


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.