ALPISO
Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzymes, Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3247
Synonyms:
ALKP
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
Patient must fast for 8 hours.
Required Patient Info:
Patient's age and sex are required.
Container Type:
Serum Gel (Preferred), Red Top
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge the specimen.
2. For red top tubes, immediately aliquot into a plastic vial.
3. For serum gel tubes, serum may sit on gel refrigerated but must be aliquoted within 7 days.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Ambient: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen (preferred): 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis: Reject
Gross Icterus: Reject
CPT Codes:
84080 - ALK Phos Iso Liver (EAP 30021601)
84075 - ALK Phos Iso Total (EAP 30021599)
Test Schedule:
Tuesday through Saturday
Turnaround Time:
4-6 Days
Method:
ALP: Colorimetric
ALPI: Electrophoresis
ALPI: Electrophoresis
Test Includes:
ALP: Alkaline Phosphate, S
ALPI: Alkaline Phosphate Isoenzymes, S
ALPI: Alkaline Phosphate Isoenzymes, S