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Alkaline Phosphatase

Alternate Names
ALP, AP
Ordering Information

This test is part of the Liver Function Tests (LFT) panel .
Cerner Test Name
ALP
Laboratory
Biochemistry
Specimen
Blood
Container
Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Collection Instructions
Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions

Can combine with other Biochemistry tests using the same tube type.
Minimum Adult Volume
5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume
1mL
Frequency
Daily
Reference Interval
  Reference Interval (U/L)
Age Male Female
< 1 week 80 - 380
1 - 4 weeks 120 - 550
4 - 26 weeks 120 - 650
26 weeks - 2 years 120 - 450
2 - 6 years 120 - 370
6 - 10 years 120 - 440
10 - 14 years 130 - 530 100 - 460
14 - 15 years 105 - 480 70 - 330
15 - 17 years 80 - 380 50 - 280
17 - 19 years 50 - 220 45 - 170
19 - 22 years 45- 150 35 - 140
> 22 years 30 - 110

 

 Source: AACB Common Reference Intervals

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code
ALP
Container ID
S, SP, LH, LHP
Opt. Container
Lithium Heparin
Additional (Storage) Instructions

Add ons: Serum/LH plasma stored at RT or 4 deg C for up to 7 days are acceptable.

Frozen samples are acceptable.
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