Alpha Medical Lab

Alkaline Phosphatase

Ordered Test Code:

ALP

Lab Test Component Requirement
Test Name Alkaline Phosphatase
Alpha’s Order Test Code ALP
Specimen Collection Tube SST/ 1mL
Collection Tube Handling Sodium heparin (green-top) tube, Lithium heparin (green-top) tube
Minimum Volume 1mL
Transport Temperture Refrigerated
Stability Refrigerated:7 days; Frozen: 30 days
Collection Instructions 1mL Serum

Clinical Significance

Serum alkaline phosphatase levels are of interest in the diagnosis of hepatobiliary disorders and bone disease associated with increased osteoblastic activity. Moderate elevations of alkaline phosphatase may be seen in several conditions that do not involve the liver or bone. Among these are Hodgkin’s disease, congestive heart failure, ulcerative colitis, regional enteritis, and intra-abdominal bacterial infections. Elevations are also observed during the third trimester of pregnancy.

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