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Latest revision as of 21:26, 23 September 2026


Overview

Department Biochemistry  
Test Code PALP
Synonyms ALP

Alk Phos 

Availability Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Turnaround Time 1 – 2 hours  
Stability – Add test

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Serum

Plasma

Preferred 7 mL plain Red-Top
Acceptable In emergency 5 mL Li-Hep Green-Top
Unacceptable
Specimen Transportation
Paediatric Requirements  600 µL Li-Hep Microtainer

Aliquot Requirements

Sample Plasma

Serum 

Preferred Volume
Minimum Volume 100 µL
Aliquot Transportation

Clinical Information

Reference Intervals
0-16 yrs 50 – 350 U/L
> 16 + Adult   30 – 120 U/L
Test Method Abbott Alinity c series analyser using Abbott reagents.

Formation of p-nitrophenol measured at 404 nm

Advanced Notice Not required  
Patient Preparation Not required

Comments

Owner Clair Crossley (Crossley1)
Last reviewed 23.09.2026
Next review 23.09.2027 (OK)