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HelpTest Code LAB112 Alkaline Phosphatase
Intended Use
Quantitative measurement of serum or plasma alkaline phosphatase are used in the diagnosis and monitoring treatment in disease of the liver, bone, intestines, and parathyroid.
Methodology
Photometric, p-Nitrophenyl Phosphate
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/Tube: Lt green/mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Acceptable: Serum
Container: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.52mL)
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis. Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: -20c > 4 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84075