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Test Code LAB112 ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 84075

Methodology

This test is also included in Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (LAB17) and Liver Panel (Hepatic Function) (LAB20).

Performing Laboratory

Peninsula Regional Medical Center - Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of lithium heparin plasma. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Values

Males

0 days-1 year: 100-450 U/L

1-6 years: 200-450 U/L

7-9 years: 218-499 U/L

10-13 years: 200-600 U/L

14-15 years: 169-618 U/L

16-19 years: 98-317 U/L

20-59 years: 38-126 U/L

≥60 years: 56-155 U/L

Females

0 days-1 year: 100-450 U/L

1-6 years: 200-450 U/L

7-9 years: 218-499 U/L

10-13 years: 43-160 U/L

14-15 years: 103-283 U/L

16-19 years: 82-169 U/L

20-59 years: 38-126 U/L

≥60 years: 43-160 U/L

Note: Many drugs elevate test results, a list is available from the laboratory.

Additional Information

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