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Alkaline Phosphatase
| Test Name: | Alkaline Phosphatase | ||
| Epic Order Code: | LAB112 | ||
| CPT Code: | 84075 | ||
| Specimen(s) Type: | Plasma or Serum | ||
| Acceptable Container(s): |   Tops will be light green and gold | ||
| Testing Schedule: | 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week | ||
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: 1 hour | ||
| Routine: 2 hours | |||
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. | ||
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. | ||
| Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, centrifuge the specimen and remove plasma/serum from the red cells. Store and transport at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in the lab within 24 hours. | ||
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. | ||
| Reference Range: | Age | Male U/L | Female U/L |
| 0-30 days: | 75-316 | 48-406 | |
| 30 days - 1 yr: | 82-383 | 124-341 | |
| 1-4 yrs: | 104-345 | 108-317 | |
| 4-7 yrs: | 93-309 | 96-297 | |
| 7-10 yrs: | 86-315 | 69-325 | |
| 10-13 yrs: | 42-362 | 51-332 | |
| 13-16 yrs: | 74-390 | 50-162 | |
| 16-18 yrs: | 52-171 | 47-119 | |
| > 18yrs: | 40-129 | 35-104 | |
| Additional Information: | Test included in CMP and Hepatic Panel. | ||