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Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Serum

Test ID: ALP
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Specimen
Performance / Interpretation
Interface / Setup

Test

Method

Spectrophotometric (Kinetic rate method)

Report Includes

Alkaline Phosphatase

Specimens

Serum

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Collection Containers

Gold top (clot activator & gel)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate serum within 2 hours of collection. Store and send cold or frozen.

Stability

Ambient 8 hours
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 60 days

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis Present

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Spectrophotometric (Kinetic rate method)

Turnaround Time

2 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Alkaline Phosphatase U/L
  • Female:
  • 0 - 14 days: 76-233
  • 15 days - <1year: 113-443
  • 1 - <10 years: 132-315
  • 10-<13 years: 119-393
  • 13-<15 years: 52-239
  • 15-<17 years: 45-108
  • 17- <19 years: 40-80
  • 19+: 34-104
  • Male:
  • 0-14 days: 76-233
  • 15 days -<1 year: 113-443
  • 1- <10 years: 132-315
  • 10- <13 years: 119-393
  • 13-< 15 years: 107-442
  • 15- <17 years: 75-312
  • 17-< 19 years: 49-139
  • 19+: 34-104

Test Version

3-Sep-2024

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
ALP 62039Alkaline Phosphatase U/L

Test Version

3-Sep-2024