Additional Info: Alkaline Phosphatase, Intestinal Isoenzymes, Bone Isoenzymes, Liver Isoenzymes, Placental Isoenzymes, Macrohepatic Isoenzymes
Useful For: When the Total Alkaline Phosphatase activity is increased, the Isoenzymes are useful in determining the source of the increased activity.
Methodology: Electrophoresis
Specimen Requirements:
RED TOP PREFERRED – SEND TO PROCESSING ASAP (minimum: 1.0 mL of serum) drawn following an overnight (8-10 hour) fast. Centrifuge 30 minutes after draw. Refrigerate specimen after collection.
NOTE:
Avoid hemolysis and lipemia.
Analytical Time:
3 days
Days Set Up: Sunday through Friday
CPT Information:
84080 – alkaline phosphatase, total
84075 – after heat activation %