Alkaline Phosphatase, Fluid

Overview
Department	Biochemistry
Test Code
Synonyms	Fluid ALP Fluid Alk Phos Alkaline Phosphatase
Turnaround Time	1 – 2 hours
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type	Fluid
Preferred	5 mL
Acceptable
Pediatric Requirements
Stability – Add test
Aliquot Requirements
Sample Type
Minimum Volume
Aliquot Transportation
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals	Refer to Chemical Pathologist
Test Method	Ci8200 analyser, Abbott Reagents.   Formation of p-nitrophenol measured at 404 nm.
Advanced Notice	Not Required
Patient	Not required
Comments
This specimen type has NOT been validated for this test. No reference intervals will be supplied.  Interpret results with caution.