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HelpTest Code ALKP Alkaline Phosphatase, Plasma or Serum
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
| Plasma, lithium heparin/ Serum | RT, spun |
7 days |
| Refrig, spun |
7 days |
Reference Values
| Age |
Males (U/L) |
Females (U/L) |
| 0-30 days |
75-316 |
48-406 |
| 31d-11m | 82-383 | 124-341 |
| 1-3 years | 104-345 | 108-317 |
| 4-6 years | 93-309 | 96-297 |
| 7-9 years | 86-315 | 69-325 |
| 10-12 years | 42-362 | 51-332 |
|
13-15 years |
74-390 | 50-162 |
| 16- 18 years | 52-171 | 47-119 |
| >18 | 39-117 | NA |
| 19-58 years | NA | 39-119 |
| >59 years | NA | 53-141 |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
OK |
Gross: |
Reject |
|
Lipemia |
Mild: |
OK |
Gross: |
OK |
|
Icterus |
Mild: |
OK |
Gross: |
OK |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
84075
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/Madison Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| Alkaline Phosphatase,Serum or Plasma | 6768-6 |