Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Bone Alkaline Phosphatase
Alias or Abbreviation:Bone ALP
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Units:IU/L
Minimum Sample Volume:0.2 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:7 days from the date of receipt
Test Code:BALP
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:Pre-menopausal females: 11-30 IU/L
Males and post menopausal females: 14-40 IU/L
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Separate and refrigerate on arrival. Stable at 4°C for 5 days.
Although method is relatively selective for bone isoenzyme, up to 8% of liver isoenzyme may contribute to measured bone alkaline phosphatase
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Email Address For Chasing Results: 01384 456 111 Ext 2086
Site Sample Tested:Russells Hall Hospital
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
