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ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE ISOENZYMES |
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Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1548
Geisinger Epic ID: 17782
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SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Serum | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Alternate Collection Container: |
3.5 mL gold-top (serum separator) tube
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Specimen required: |
2 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 1 mL. | |
Special notes: |
Centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection. | |
Patient preparation: |
Overnight fasting is preferred. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Allow to clot. Centrifuge and aliquot. | |
Transport temperature: |
Room temperature (preferred). Refrigerated or frozen specimen also acceptable. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room Temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 21 days. Frozen: 21 days. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Stability limits exceeded. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
84075, 84080 | |
| 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, Intestinal Isoenzymes, Bone Isoenzymes, Liver Isoenzymes, Placental Isoenzymes, Macrohepatic Isoenzymes | |
Methodology: |
Electrophoresis Spectrophotometric (Colorimetric) |
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Synonyms: |
Alkaline phosphatase isoenzymes, ALKPI Quest test code 231
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Clinical significance: |
When the Total Alkaline Phosphatase activity is increased, the Isoenzymes are useful in determining the source of the increased activity. | |