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Additional Codes
Epic# -
LAB112
Cerner name(s):
- Alkaline Phosphatase, Total
- Alk Phos
- ALP
Performing Lab(s)
Memorial-Belleville & Memorial-Shiloh
Methodology
Roche/Hitachi cobas c systems
Specimen Requirement (s)
Specimen Type: plasma (preferred) or serum
Container/Tube: Mint green LiHep tube (preferred), red top, SST (yellow or marble)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis
Unacceptable Conditions
NA
Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time
Sunday through Saturday
Hours: 24 hours
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 60 minutes
Routine: less than 8 hours from receipt.
Transport and Stability
Transport temperature: Ambient
Analyte Stability:
Ambient: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: NA
Reference Values
| Age | Reference Values |
| 0 - 3 years |
110 - 320 Units/L |
| > 3 - 9 years |
140 - 420 Units/L |
| > 9 - 15 years |
130 - 550 Units/L |
| > 15 - 20 years |
70 - 260 Units/L |
| > 20 years |
40 - 130 Units/L |
CPT/LOINC Codes
84075