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HelpTest Code ALP Alkaline Phosphatase
Alias
ALP
Collection Method
Venous Collection
Container
Light Green Lithium Heparin tube
Instructions/Special Handling
None
Preferred Specimen
Light Green (Lithium Heparin) Plasma
Acceptable Specimes
- Serum
- Gold SST tube
- Red tube
- Plasma
- Light Green lithium heparin
Units
Units/L
Reference Ranges
| Age | Reference Range |
| 0 minutes - 3 years | 110 - 320 Units/L |
| 3 years - 9 years | 140 - 420 Units/L |
| 9 years - 15 years | 130 - 550 Units/L |
| 15 years - 20 years | 70 - 260 Units/L |
| >20 years | 30 - 130 Units/L |
Critical Values
N/A
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis | N/A |
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
| Other | QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient (15-25°C) | 7 days |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | 7 days |
| Frozen (-20°C) | 60 days |
Performing Site
Boone Health Laboratory
Performance Information
| Days/Times Performed | Daily 24/7 |
| Expected Turn around Time | Same day |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas - Colorimetric assay |
CPT Code(s)
84075
Panel Components
N/A