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Alkaline Phosphatase

Alternate names:
Alk Phos, ALP, AP
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
ALP
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
0.4 mL
Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
4 hours
Reference Interval:

adult ( >16 yrs) 30-120 IU/L

(0-2 yr) 100-350 IU/L

(2-10 yr) 100-300 IU/L

(10-16 yr) 100-350 IU/L

(F 16-50yr) 20-140 IU/L

See also Liver Function Tests

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