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Test Code LAB112 Alkaline Phosphatase Activity, Total, Plasma

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Enzymatic (p-Nitrophenylphosphate)

Literature Reference:

Package insert: Alkaline phosphatase ALP2 IFCC reagent. Roche Corporation, 4/2019.

Specimen Requirements

Note: This test is also available as part of LAB17 Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) and LAB20 Hepatic Function Panel. 

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: 2 to 4 hours after receipt in laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84075

Reference Values

0-3 years: 110-320 Units/L
> 3-9 years: 140-420 Units/L
> 9-15 years: 130-550 Units/L
> 15-20 years: 70-260 Units/L

> 20 years: 40-130 Units/L

Literature References:

Rifai N, Horvath AR, Wittwer AT eds: Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics 6th ed: Chapter 29, p. 404, Elsevier, St. Louis, MO 2018.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Tube:

1 dark-green top (lithium heparin) tube

1 plain red top tube
Analyte Stability:

See Analyte Stability Chart in Special Instructions.

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed in BJH Core Lab.  Processed by automated line for delivery to the Cobas 8000. Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days. 

Test performed in South County Siteman  and Ambulatory Cancer Building Lab.  Centrifuge sample and deliver to the Cobas.  Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days. 

Special Instructions

See Analyte Stability Chart under General Information for a complete list.

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
Alkaline Phosphatase 6768-6