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HelpTest Code ALKPH ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE, SERUM
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | ALKPH |
| EPIC | LAB112 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
The diagnosis and treatment of liver, bone, parathyroid, and intestinal diseases.
Method Name
Colorimetric
Reference Values
Adults (≥ 19 years)
Male: 40 - 129 U/L
Female: 35 - 104 U/L
Male Children
0 -14 days: 83 - 248 U/L
15 days - < 1 year: 122 - 469 U/L
1 - < 10 years: 142 - 335 U/L
10 - <13 years: 129 - 417 U/L
13 - <15 years: 116 - 468 U/L
15 - < 17 years 82 - 331 U/L
17 - < 19 years: 55 - 149 U/L
Female Children
0 - 14 days: 83 - 248 U/L
15 days - < 1 year: 122 - 469 U/L
1 - < 10 years: 142 - 335 U/L
10 - < 13 years: 129 - 417 U/L
13 - < 15 years: 57 - 254 U/L
15 - < 17 years 50 - 117 U/L
17 - < 19 years: 45 - 87 U/L
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Specimen Type
Submit one of the following:
~ Plasma
~ Serum
Preferred Container
Plasma Separator Tube (PST)
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Plasma: 1 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Plasma: 0.3 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))
Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Plasma
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Specimen Type: Serum
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 84075 | Phosphatase, Alkaline, Quantitative |
Keywords
ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE
ALP (ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE)
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
6768-6
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube
Orange Top Tube (Rapid clot serum)