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Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzymes
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General
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Clinical Use:
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For identifying sources of raised serum alkaline phosphatase. Sources include liver, bone, intestinal and placental. This test can determine the presence of intestinal, biliary and placental isoenzymes, and identify idiopathic hyperphosphataemia of infancy.
Isoenzymes will only be tested if ALP is >135 U/L. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested 2-3 times a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| API, Bone Alkaline Phosphatase, |
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Code:
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API |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Total Alkaline Phosphatase 35 to 135 U/L
Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzymes
Liver < 85 U/L
Bone < 90 U/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1.0mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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100uL |
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Stability:
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2 weeks chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4114 |
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Last Updated : 01-10-2020 10:18 |