Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)

BC0265

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the Clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Orderable as Urgent? Yes
Turn Around Time
Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)
Reference Value(s)

 

Age

Reference Range (U/L)

Female

Male

0 - <15 days

90 - 273

15 days - <1 year

134- 518

1 year - <3 years

156 - 369

3 years - <6 years

144 – 327

6 years - <11 years

153 - 367

11 years - <16 years

64 - 359

113 - 438

16 years - <22 years

56 - 167

16 years - <30 years

44 - 107

 

22 years - <80 years

50 – 116

30 years - <80 years

46 - 122

 


Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 03 Oct 2024 08:00 AM

    Updated Reference Value(s).

  • 12 Jul 2024 12:00 PM

    ​Updated Reference Value(s).

  • 25 Mar 2024 09:00 AM

    ​Updated specimen requirement. 

  • 25 Jan 2024 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Reference Value(s).

  • 19 Oct 2021 11:05 AM

    Updated Specimen Requirement and Laboratory.

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025