2 mL (0.5 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Hemolysed specimens are not acceptable. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Overnight fasting is preferred.
Stability
Room
Refrigerated
Frozen
4 hrs
72 hrs
4 weeks
Method
IFCC
Doctor Speciailty:
Gastroenterologist, Orthopedician
Usage
Majority of ALP activity is derived from the liver and bone. Concentrations are increased in patients with biliary obstructive disorders, tumors of liver and bone etc.
