Test Code ALKPH Alkaline Phosphatase, Plasma or Serum
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green top (lithium heparin) tube or a light green top gel separator tube (plasma). Spin down and send 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma refrigerated. Avoid hemolysis.
Note:
- Indicate plasma on request form.
- Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red top tube or a gold top tube. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated. Avoid hemolysis.
Note:
- Indicate serum on request form.
- Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Stability
ROOM TEMP | REFRIG 2-8 DEGREES CELSIUS | FREEZE -20 DEGREES CELSIUS |
7 DAYS | 7 DAYS | 2 MONTHS |
Performing Laboratory
Conway Regional Laboratory Services
Reference Values
Males
0-5 years: 110-302 IU/L
≥ 5-11 years: 110-341 IU/L
≥ 11-13 years: 103-373 IU/L
≥ 13-15 years: 83-382 IU/L
≥ 15-17 years: 67-372 IU/L
≥ 17 years: 38-126 IU/L
Females
0-5 years: 60-321 IU/L
≥ 5-11 years: 118-360 IU/L
≥ 11-13 years: 103-373 IU/L
≥ 13-15 years: 83-382 IU/L
≥ 15-17 years: 67-372 IU/L
≥17 years: 38-126 IU/L
Methodology
Enzymatic
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
CPT Code
84075