Alkaline Phospatase(ALP)

What is an Alkaline Phosphatase Test?

• An alkaline phosphatase (ALP) test measures the amount of ALP in your blood. ALP is an enzyme found in many parts of your body. Each part of your body produces a different type of ALP. Most ALP is found in your liver, bones, kidneys, and digestive system.
• Abnormal levels of ALP in your blood may be a sign of a wide range of health conditions, including liver disease, bone disorders, and chronic kidney disease. But an alkaline phosphatase test alone can’t identify the source of ALP in your blood, so other tests are usually needed to make a diagnosis.
• Other names: ALP, ALK, PHOS, Alkp, ALK PHOS
• ALP results are reported in units per liter (U/L). For men and women older than age 18, an ALP level between 44 and 147 U/L is considered normal.