Test Code ALP Alkaline Phosphatase

Performing Laboratory

Hunterdon Medical Center Laboratory

Useful For

Diagnosis and monitoring treatment of liver, bone, intestinal, and parathyroid diseases.

Specimen Required

Test updated June 2020

Container/Tube
Acceptable	PST (Li Hep) Gel- Mint Green Top
Acceptable	SST
Specimen Volume	3.0 mL
Minimum Volume	1.0 mL

Specimen Type

Plasma/Serum

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Specimen	Temperature	Time Frame
Plasma	Refrigerated 2-8°C	7 days
Serum-gel tube	Refrigerated 2-8°C	7 days

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Age	Female	Male	Units
0-2 years	150-420	150-420	U/L
>2 years-10 years	100-320	100-320	U/L
>10 years-16 years	100-320	100-390	U/L
>16 Years	35-104	40-129	U/L

Methodology

Colorimetric

CPT Code

84075

Loinc Code

6768-6