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Test Code N.ALKPHOS ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE

Methodology

Automated Chemistry Analyzer

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum or Plasma 
Container/Tube: SST or Lithium Heparin 
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum 0.5) 
Collection Instructions:  

  1. Allow specimen to clot completely if a serum tube (SST) was used. 
  2. Separate serum (SST) or plasma (Lithium Heparin) from cells within 24 hours and transport refrigerated. If red top tube is collected, or if there will be any delay in transport, separate serum/plasma from cells within 2 hours and place in separate plastic tube. 
  3. Properly label tube with patient's name, DOB, requisition number and type of tube, i.e. LiHep or NaHep etc. 

Specimen Rejection

1. Exceeds stability requirements

2. Unlabeled/mislabeled specimen

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 - 48 hours

Specimen Transport/Stability

Refrigerated: 24 hours on gel, 6 days poured off

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84075

Reference Ranges

Alkaline Phospatase IU/L
Newborn  100 - 370
2 mos  110 - 460
8 years  110 - 350
10 years  F  110 - 440
               M  110 - 340
12 years F    90 - 340
               M  130 - 400
14 years F    80 - 210
               M    80 - 450
16 years F    40 - 120
               M    60 - 330
19 years    40 - 150

 

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily