Alkaline Phosphatase
₹180.00
An alkaline phosphatase (ALP) test measures the amount of ALP in your blood. ALP is an enzyme found throughout the body, but it is mostly found in the liver, bones, kidneys, and digestive system. When the liver is damaged, ALP may leak into the bloodstream.
SPECIMEN: 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Hemolysed specimens are not acceptable. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting is preferred.
STABILITY: Room: 4 hrs; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 4 weeks
REPORT: Daily
USAGE: Majority of ALP activity is derived from the liver and bone. Concentrations are increased in patients with biliary obstructive disorders, tumors of liver and bone etc.
Category: Biochemistry