| ENZYMES | ||
| Other Test Name | : | – ALK PO4 |
| Specimen Requirements | : | Specimen: Serum Volume: 3mL Minimum Volume: 1mL Container: Red or Gold tube |
| Causes for Rejection | : | – Quantity not sufficient – Improper collection tube used – Improperly labeled specimen |
| Stability Requirements | : | Room Temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 7 days Freezer: 2 months |
| Use | : | – Used to help detect liver disease or bone disorders – May be used to help diagnose Paget’s disease, a condition that causes malformed bones. – May also be used to monitor treatment of Paget’s disease or other bone conditions, such as vitamin D deficiency – Often used to detect blocked bile ducts because ALP is especially high in the edges of cells that join to form bile ducts |
| Methodology | : | – Colorimetric |
