Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): Potential Sources of Error in your Lab Result

What is the Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) test?

An alkaline phosphatase (ALP) test measures the amount of ALP in your blood. Where is this enzyme found in the body? 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.

What can abnormally high or low blood ALP results mean?

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