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Epic Test Code LAB112 Alkaline Phosphatase

Performing Location(s)

BMC,CRH,LFH,HRK,OCH,FTT,FOX,FCC

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Preferred Container

Gold or Red top

Alternate Container

Green Top

Blood Tube Draw Volume

Min 50% draw volume  

Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing

0.5 mL Serum/Plasma

  • Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.  

Storage Requirements

Sample tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hour of collection 

Gold tops are stable in original tubes for 7 days DO NOT ALIQUOT

Aliquot Red tops after centrifuging 

See Causes of Rejection for temperature requirements.

Transportation Needs

 Deliver specimen to laboratory within 1 hour of collection if unspun. If not possible see "storage Requirements". 

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes
>4 days refrigerated
> 24 hours room temperature
> 3 days Frozen
Hemolysis > 450 mg/dL HgB
Lipemia > 1000 mg/dL Trig
Bilirubin > 32 mg/dL Bili

Reference Values

Population Female Male
0  - 15 days 77 - 237 U/L 77 - 237 U/L
15 days - 1 year 116 - 450 U/L 116 - 450 U/L
1 year - 10 years 135 - 320 U/L 135 - 320 U/L
10 years - 13 years 122 - 400 U/L 122 - 400 U/L
13 years - 15 years 52 - 243 U/L 109 - 449 U/L
15 years - 17 years 46 - 110 U/L 77 - 317 U/L
17 years - 19 years 41 - 82 U/L 50 - 142 U/L
19 years - unpecified 34 - 104 U/L 34 - 104 U/L

 

Additional Information

Specimen cannot be retested for Alkaline Phosphatase after 4 days from collection

Days of Analysis

All

Available STAT

Yes

Methodology

Beckman AU/Dx Series

CPT Code

84075

Last Updated

26-OCT-24 MS