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ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE FRACTIONATION

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1545    Geisinger Epic ID:  14786

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

2 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 2 mL.


Special notes: 

Draw two 3.5 mL serum-separator tubes.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Allow to clot. Centrifuge and transfer serum specimens to clean, plastic, screw-capped vial(s).


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (preferred) or room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 2 weeks. Refrigerated: 2 weeks.


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

Accompanies report.


CPT code(s):  84075, 84078
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Alkaline Phosphatase Fractionation.


Methodology: 
Kinetic
Synonyms: 

Alk phos fractionation, AKLFRA, Quest test code 17514


Review Date:  11/27/2024

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