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HelpTest Code 110 Alkaline Phosphatase, Total
Additional Codes
ALAB: ALP
PowerChart: Alkaline Phosphatase
MA Cerner: Alkaline Phosphatase.
Test Method
MercyOne: Enzyme Rate Method; Beckman DxC700AU
Medical Associates: Enzyme Colorimetric Method; Roche Cobas 6000
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL lithium heparin plasma or serum is required.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect blood in a lithium heparin, green-top or red-top tube. PST and SST (gel tubes) are acceptable. Serum or plasma should be separated from contact with the cells within 2 hours of collection. Specimens not centrifuged within 4 hours of collection may be rejected. Refrigerate the specimen if unable to assay within 8 hours of collection. Hemolyzed specimens are not acceptable. Samples with >3+ lipemia must be cleared prior to analysis.
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine orders: Typically completed within 4 hours; Mercy DV within 24 hours
Expedite orders: Typically completed within 1 hour after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
STAT orders: Typically completed within 30 minutes after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Reference Values
Adult:
MercyOne Laboratory
| Age | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 14 days | 77 - 237 IU/L | 77 - 237 IU/L |
| 15 days - < 1 yr | 116 - 450 IU/L | 116 - 450 IU/L |
| 1 - < 10 yrs | 135 - 320 IU/L | 135 - 320 IU/L |
| 10 - < 13 yrs | 122 - 400 IU/L | 122 - 400 IU/L |
| 13 - < 15 yrs | 52 - 243 IU/L | 109 - 449 IU/L |
| 15 - < 17 yrs | 46 - 110 IU/L | 77 - 317 IU/L |
| 17 - < 19 yrs | 41 - 82 IU/L | 50 - 142 IU/L |
| > 19 yrs | 30 - 107 IU/L | 30 - 107 IU/L |
Medical Associates
| Age | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to14 days | 83-248 U/L | 83-248 U/L |
| 15 days to < 1yr | 122-469 U/L | 122-469 U/L |
| 1 to <10 yrs | 142-335 U/L | 142-335 U/L |
| 10 to <13 yrs | 129-417 U/L | 129-417 U/L |
| 13 to <15 yrs | 57- 254 U/L | 116-468 U/L |
| 15 to <17 yrs | 50-117 U/L | 82-331 U/L |
| 17 to <19 yrs | 45-87 U/L | 55-149 U/L |
| 19 and older | 35-104 U/L | 40-129 U/L |
CPT Code Information
84075 Chemistry: Phosphatase, Alkaline
Useful For
Diagnosis and monitoring treatment of liver, bone, intestinal, and parathyroid diseases.
LOINC Code Information
6768-6 Alkaline phosphatase [Enzymatic Activity/Volume] In Serum Or Plasma