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HelpTest Code LAB112 Alk Phosphatase
Synonym
- ALP
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Mint Green Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Mint Green Top, Gold SST Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: 4 days
Specimen Collection Information
Avoid Hemolysis. Serum should be separated from the cells within two hours after collection.
Rejected Due To
- Gross hemolysis
- Gross icterus
- Quantity not sufficient
Reference Values
| FEMALE | MALE |
|---|---|
| 0-30 days: 48-406 U/L 31-365 days: 124-341 U/L 1-3 years: 108-317 U/L 4-6 years: 96-297 U/L 7-9 years: 69-325 U/L 10-12 years: 51-332 U/L 13-15 years: 50-162 U/L 16-18 years: 47-119 U/L 19+ years: 32-126 U/L |
0-30 days: 75-316 U/L 31-365 days: 82-383 U/L 1-3 years: 104-345 U/L 4-6 years: 93-309 U/L 7-9 years: 86-315 U/L 10-12 years: 42-362 U/L 13-15 years: 74-390 U/L 16-18 years: 52-171 U/L 19+ years: 32-126 U/L |
Cautions
Samples with glycine, monoethanolamine, and high concentrations of phosphate and chloride may interfere with ALP measurements.
Method Description
Photometric rate with p-nitro-phenylphosphate (pNPP) in the presence of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (AMP) at pH 10.4.
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East
Clinical Lab James
Clinical Lab Martha Morehouse
Clinical Lab Spielman
Clinical Lab West Campus
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
ALP
CPT Code Information
84075
LOINC Code Information
6768-6