Alkaline Phosphatase
Abbreviation
ALKP
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
store at 2-8C for up to 7 days, store at -20C up to 2 months
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Plasma (lithium heparin or sodium heparin)
Reference Ranges
40-150 U/L
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
Para-nitrophenyl Phosphate
Clinical Significance
A variety of disease processes can result in the release of increased quantities of alk phos into the blood
Alternative Names
Alk Phos
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum