ALPISO
Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzymes, Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3247
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
1. The patient should be fasting overnight.
2. The patient's age and sex are required.
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1.6 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.8 mL
Specimen Processing:
Separate the serum from the cells ASAP and refrigerate.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
After separation from the cells:
Frozen - 3 months
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 7 days
Freeze/thaw cycles: Stable x3
Unacceptable Condition:
Grossly hemolyzed specimens will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
84080 - ALK Phos Iso Liver (EAP 30021601)
84075 - ALK Phos Iso Total (EAP 30021599)
Method:
Electrophoresis
Test Includes:
Alk Phos Total, Alk Phos Bone, Alk Phos Liver, and Alk Phos Intestinal