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Alkaline Phosphatase

Source Blood 
Mnemonic ALP 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube.  Gold top SST tube is also acceptable.

0.2 mL plasma or serum

Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics 
Specimen Handling  
Additional Information Alkaline Phosphatase can also be performed on fluids (test mnemonic FLALP) 
Testing Location Chemistry-All Sites 
Testing Frequency Daily 
Alternate Name(s)  
Reference Interval

Age

Male

Female

Units

0-5 years

40-390

40-390

U/L

6-10 years

45-450

45-450

U/L

11-12 years

55-480

60-480

U/L

13-14 years

55-540

45-300

U/L

15-16 years

50-420

30-160

U/L

17-18 years

40-200

30-120

U/L

19-20 years

30-150

30-115

U/L

21-49 years

30-130

30-115

U/L

50-150 years

30-145

30-145

U/L

 


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