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HelpTest Code AlkPhos ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE (ALP)
Aliasis
ALP
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Light Green Top (lithium heparin)
Urine:
-sterile container
Reference or Target Ranges
46-116 U/L
Reportable Units
U/L
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
80 mg/dL |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
600 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
8 Hours |
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Refrigerated (4oC to 8oC) |
7 Days |
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Frozen |
6 Months |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
84075