Test Code LAB112 Alkaline Phosphatase, Plasma or Serum
Reporting Title
Alk Phos
Methodology
Roche Diagnostics: RMH, BH, DH, DHC, DMH, GCMH, GMC, GMH, MGH, MH, OBH, PMH, WECC, HMH, SH
Alkaline phosphatase originates in osteoblasts, hepatocytes, leukocytes, kidney, and other organs. It is elevated with all forms of cholestasis, diseases of the skeletal system, malignant tumors, and normal childhood growth.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services - RMH, BH, DH, DHC, DMH, GCMH, GMC, GMH, HMH, MGH, MH, OBH, PMC, SH, WECC Core Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Serum
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). Spin down within 1 hour of draw and send 1.5 mL of serum refrigerated.
Note:
1.A speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable.
2. Indicate serum on request form.
3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Alternate:
Plasma
Draw blood in a mint green-top (heparin) gel tube(s). Spin down within 2 hours of draw and send 1.5 mL of heparinized plasma refrigerated.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Sample Stability Information:
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum or plasma | Refrigerated | 7 days |
Ambient | 8 hours | |
Frozen | 6 months |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Ambient OK/Frozen OK
Reference Values
Males
0-11 years: 155-420 U/L
12-16 years: 180-700 U/L
17-20 years: 75-270 U/L
21-40 years: 40-140 U/L
≥41 years: 40-150 U/L
Females
0-11 years: 155-420 U/L
12-16 years: 110-630 U/L
17-40 years: 40-140 U/L
≥41 years: 40-150 U/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84075