Alkaline Phosphatase
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
Alkaline Phosphatase - This test measures the level of alkaline phosphatase enzyme in the blood. The test is often used to diagnose liver disease or bone disorders. Moderate elevations of alkaline phosphatase may be seen in several other conditions, including Hodgkin's disease, congestive heart failure, ulcerative colitis, regional enteritis, and intra-abdominal bacterial infections. Elevations are also observed during the third trimester of pregnancy.
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
This test measures the level of alkaline phosphatase enzyme in the blood. The test is often used to diagnose liver disease or bone disorders. Moderate elevations of alkaline phosphatase may be seen in several other conditions, including Hodgkin's disease, congestive heart failure, ulcerative colitis, regional enteritis, and intra-abdominal bacterial infections. Elevations are also observed during the third trimester of pregnancy.
Sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Lithium heparin (green-top) tube
Administration of STRENSIQ may interfere in certain assays and may falsely elevate values. For patients receiving STRENSIQ, consideration should be given to using alternate methods.
Transport Container: Serum separator tube (SST).
Transport room temperature.
2–5 business days
0-6 Days 46-245 46-245
7-14 Days 69-306 69-306
15 Days-<1 Month 113-412 113-412
1-5 Months 104-450 104-450
6-11 Months 100-334 100-334
1-9 Years 117-311 117-311
10 Years 128-396 128-396
11 Years 125-428 100-429
12 Years 123-426 69-296
13 Years 100-417 58-258
14 Years 78-326 51-179
15 Years 65-278 45-150
16 Years 56-234 41-140
17-19 Years 46-169 36-128
20-49 Years 36-130 31-125
>49 Years 35-144 37-153
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
- Preferred Specimen(s): 1 mL serum
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: Serum separator tube (SST)
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 28 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Anticoagulants other than heparin
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
