Test Directory

Alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes

Containers - Adult

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Brown Cap, Gel Clotted
Volume Range

0.2 ml

Additive per Container

None
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Orange Cap
Volume Range

​0.2 ml

Additive per Container

Lithium-heparin

Containers - Child

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Orange Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range

​0.2 ml

Reference ranges

Descriptive report.

Laboratory Site

WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1

Availability

Run as a batch.

Anticipated turnaround

7 days

General additional information

Only performed if total alkaline phosphatase >200 U/L in adults, or greater than the age-specific reference range in children. It is not possible to interpret ALP isoenzymes in children < 6 months.