Investigation Name:Bone Alkaline Phosphatase

Alias or Abbreviation:Bone ALP

Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:No

E-Requesting Tab:Other bloods, CHEM 2, Blood sciences

Units:IU/L

Minimum Sample Volume:0.2 mL

Expected Turnaround Time:7 days from the date of receipt

Test Code:BALP

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:3

Complex Reference Range:Pre-menopausal females: 11-30 IU/L; Males and post menopausal females: 14-40 IU/L

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Separate and refrigerate on arrival. Stable at 4oC for 5 days. Although method is relatively selective for bone isoenzyme, up to 8% of liver isoenzyme may contribute to measured bone alkaline phosphatase

Reference Laboratory Details:Clinical Chemistry Department, Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, DUDLEY, DY1 2HQ. Telephone: 01384 456 111 Ext 2086

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:RHH