ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE, SERUM/PLASMA
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| Computer Code: | ALKP |
| Specimen Collection: | 2 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). Pediatrics: 0.5 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. |
| Reference Values: | MALE: age >19 yrs = 30-115 IU/L age 17-19 yrs = 50-142 IU/L age 15-17 yrs = 77-317 IU/L age 13-15 yrs = 109-449 IU/L age 10-13 yrs = 122-400 IU/L age 1-10 yrs = 135-320 IU/L age 15 days-1 yr = 116-450 IU/L 0-14 days = 77-237 IU/L FEMALE: age >19 yrs = 30-115 IU/L age 17-19 yrs = 41-82 IU/L age 15-17 yrs = 46-110 IU/L age 13-15 yrs = 52-243 IU/L age 10-13 yrs = 122-400 IU/L age 1-10 yrs = 135-320 IU/L age 15 days-1 yr = 116-450 IU/L age 0-14 days = 77-237 IU/L |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | C/H |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 60 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 84075 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |