Test ID ALP Alkaline Phosphatase, Serum
Useful For
Diagnosing and monitoring treatment of liver, bone, intestinal, and parathyroid diseases
Method Name
Colorimetric
Reporting Name
Alkaline Phosphatase, SSpecimen Type
SerumNecessary Information
Patient's age and sex are required.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 60 days |
| Ambient | 7 days | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reference Values
Males
0-14 days: 83-248 U/L
15 days-<1 year: 122-469 U/L
1-<10 years: 142-335 U/L
10-<13 years: 129-417 U/L
13-<15 years: 116-468 U/L
15-<17 years: 82-331 U/L
17-<19 years: 55-149 U/L
≥19 years: 40-129 U/L
Females
0-14 days: 83-248 U/L
15 days-<1 year: 122-469 U/L
1-<10 years: 142-335 U/L
10-<13 years: 129-417 U/L
13-<15 years: 57-254 U/L
15-<17 years: 50-117 U/L
≥17 years: 35-104 U/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
84075
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ALP | Alkaline Phosphatase, S | 6768-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ALP | Alkaline Phosphatase, S | 6768-6 |
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysNY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Kidney Transplant Test Request with the specimen.