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HelpTest Code Alkaline Phosphatase Alkaline Phosphatase
Abbrev
ALP
Storage Temperature
R (2-8ºC)
ASTM/HL7/SDF 1
SQ=AP
EPIC=LAB112
Instrument/Location
Beckman DXC 700 AU
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Type: Serum or Plasma (Lithium Heparin)
Container/Tube
Type: Gold Top or Lt. Green Top.
Collection
Instructions: Draw tube and label appropriately. Allow Gold top tubes to clot for 30 minutes. Spin tubes within 2 hours.
Note: Hemolyzed Specimens are not acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Spun tube/Refrigerated
Reference Values
34-104 IU/L
Methodology
Kinetic Rate
Specimen stability/Retention time
7 days refrigerated