Biochemistry
| Full details for "Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)". | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Name |
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Alternative name/Profile |
Liver Profile / Bone Profile | |||||||||||||||||||||
Department |
Biochemistry | |||||||||||||||||||||
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Serum | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5 ml - Red Tube | |||||||||||||||||||||
Frequency of analysis |
Daily | |||||||||||||||||||||
Turnaround time |
1 working day | |||||||||||||||||||||
Availability |
Daily, throughout 24 hours | |||||||||||||||||||||
Notes |
ALP values varies with ageand gender. Activity is higher in children and in pregnancy Chelating anti-coagulants such as EDTA must be avoided. EDTA contaminated samples will not be reported for Alkaline Phosphatase. Refer to order of draw to prevent contamination. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Last updated |
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:06:29 IST |