ALP, Fluid

Diagnostic Use

ALP is an enzyme present in several different tissues, including liver, bone, kidney, intestines and placenta.

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

FLUD

Synonyms

Fluid Alkaline Phosphatase

Turnaround Time

8 hours

Test Code

3687

Specimen Type

• Fluid

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Additional Specimen Information

Viscous samples are unable to be analysed.

Aliquot Instructions

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.1

Transport to Lab

Ambient (8 - 24 degrees Celsius)

Interpretation

It is rarely necessary to measure ALP in body fluid. It is recommended that you discuss with a chemical pathologist before requesting this test.

Please note that the ALP assay has not been validated for measurement on body fluid specimens. Results must be interpreted with caution.

Reference Intervals

N/A

Test Method

Performed on Beckman Coulter AU5822 analyser using Beckman Coulter reagents.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$4.65 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3687

Contact Information

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