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ALP

Alternative Names:Alkaline Phosphatase
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:ALP
Specimen Types:Serum
Plasma
Container Types:
SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Additional Notes:

Reference Intervals (Adult >/= 22 y.o):

Male and Female:       30 - 110 U/L

Higher levels are seen during infancy, childhood and adolescent growth periods, pregnancy, and in adults over 60 years.

Source:

RCPA/AACB Harmonised Reference Intervals from 13/7/2015.

Age Related Reference Intervals:

Male and Female

< 1 wk                                         80 - 380 U/L

1 wk - < 4 wks                       120- 550 U/L

4 wks - < 26 wks                  120 - 650 U/L

26 wks - < 2 yrs                    120 - 450 U/L

2 yrs - < 6 yrs                         120 - 370 U/L

6 yrs - < 10 yrs                      120 - 440 U/L

Female

10 yrs - < 14 yrs                    100 - 460 U/L

14 yrs - < 15 yrs                     70 - 330 U/L

15 yrs - < 17 yrs                     50 - 280 U/L

17 yrs - < 19 yrs                     45 - 170 U/L

19 yrs - < 22 yrs                     35 - 140 U/L

Male

10 yrs - < 14 yrs                     130 - 530 U/L

14 yrs - < 15 yrs                     105 - 480 U/L

15 yrs - < 17 yrs                      80 - 380 U/L

17 yrs - < 19 yrs                      50 - 220 U/L

19 yrs - < 22 yrs                      45 - 150 U/L