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ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase) Isoenzyme


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•	Why is the Test Performed?
•	How is the Test Performed?
•	How to Prepare for the Test?
•	How will the Test Feel?
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Definition

A blood test to measure the amounts of different forms of alkaline phosphatase.

Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme in the blood, intestines, liver, and bone cells. Its chemical structure varies (called isoenzymes) depending on where it is produced. This makes it possible to determine where a problem has originated. When bones are growing, liver cells are damaged, or a biliary obstruction occurs, alkaline phosphatase levels rise considerably.

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Why is the Test Performed?

This test is useful in diagnosing:

liver disease (jaundice-yellowing of the skin and eyes)
the cause of liver disease
parathyroid disease
Vitamin D deficiency
the cause of pain in the upper abdomen
bone diseases

It can also be used to monitor:

patients on medications that may be harmful to the liver
liver production (used in conjunction with other tests)

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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Special Considerations
• Risks
• Pictures & Images

Review Date : 8/18/2003
Reviewed By : David Webner, M.D., Sports Medicine Fellow, Crozer-Keystone Family Practice Program, Springfield, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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