Test Code AP Alkaline Phosphatase, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
SUNQUEST: AP
EPIC: LAB112
Methodology
Kinetic Rate Method
Used in the diagnosis and treatment of liver, bone, parathyroid, and intestinal diseases.
Performing Laboratory
St. Joseph Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Plasma
Draw blood in a light green-top (lithium heparin gel) tube(s). (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down, separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of draw, and send 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma refrigerated.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Alternate:
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down, separate serum from cells within 2 hours of draw, and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.
Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
50-136 IU/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84075