CPT/HCPCS
84075
Order Code
CH103
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Test Includes
Alkaline Phosphatase
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum/Plasma
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top)
Lithium Heparin/ Sodium Heparin
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
.5 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 2 months |
Test Details
Methodology
Para-nitrophenyl Phosphate
Clinical Significance
Human alkaline phosphatase (AlkP, EC.3.1.3.1) consists of a group of at least five tissue-specific isoenzymes which catalyzes the hydrolysis of phosphate mono-esters at alkaline pH. A variety of disease processes can result in the release of increased quantities of alkaline phosphatase into the blood.
Reference Ranges
<500 U/L (0 Days - 12 Years) <750 U/L (12 Years - 15 Years) 40 - 150 U/L (15 Years - 20 Years) 40 - 150 U/L (20 Years - No Max Age Limit)
