Test Code ALKP Alkaline Phosphatase
Specimen Information
Obtain specimen using standard phlebotomy techniques.
No special patietn preparation is necessary.
| Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
| SST | Serum | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 1.0 mL | 0.5 mL | 5 Days |
| Lithium Heparin | Plasma | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 1.0 mL | 0.5 mL | 5 Days |
Reject Due To:
- Moderate to Marked Hemolysis
- Specimen unlabeled or mislabeled
Instrumentation / Method
Ortho Vitros XT 7600 / Colorimetric
Reference Range
Male: 38 - 126 U/L
Female: 38 - 126 U/L
CPT / LOINC / Order Code
| Meditech | Medent | LOINC | CPT |
| ALKPS | ALKPS | 6768-6 | 84075 |
Test Schedule / Analytic Time / Test Priority
Daily / Same Day / Available STAT
Useful For
Assessing liver, bone, intestinal, and parathyroid diseases.