Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
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Alternative names, keywords |
API, alk phos isoenzymes |
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Samples required |
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Test indications |
For investigation of raised total ALP, although not helpful unless total ALP is >1.5 xULN Indicated only if LFTs (including GGT) are normal, or liver source with additional bone contribution suspected. A normal GGT suggests raised ALP is of predominantly bone origin. |
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Reference range |
Age- and sex-related. See report. |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 7 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, despatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |
Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.