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Test Code ALP.1 ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE

Methodology

Multiple-point Rate

Useful in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, bone, intestinal, and parathyroid diseases.

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 

Preferred:

Serum

Serum Gel Tube

Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum

Collection Instructions:

  1. Spin down within 4 hours of draw.
  2. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
  3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Alternate:

Serum

Plain, Red-Top Tube

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum

Collection Instructions:

  1. Spin down within 4 hours of draw.
  2. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
  3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma

Collection Instructions:

  1. Spin down within 4 hours of draw.
  2. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
  3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Males

<4 years: 110-320 U/L

4-7 years: 150-380 U/L

7-10 years: 175-420 U/L

10-12 years: 135-530 U/L

12-14 years: 200-495 U/L

14-16 years: 130-525 U/L

16-20 years: 65-260 U/L

>20 years: 38-126 U/L

Females

<4 years: 110-320 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

16-20 years: 50-130 U/L

>20 years: 38-126 U/L

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84075

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient