Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Isoenzymes
Clinical Biochemistry
Sample and container requirements
Serum (samples containing EDTA, Citrate or Oxalate are NOT suitable)
Minimum volume required
2 mL serum
Special requirements
Perform total ALP analysis before sending to referral laboratory and record the result on the referral form sent with the sample. Test will be rejected by referral lab if total serum ALP is <200 U/L.
Patient preparation
None
Sample viability
Turnaround time
14 days
Reference range
Please refer to report for reference ranges.
Clinical guidance
Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nuh.nhs.uk%2Fdownload%2Fin2057-blood-sciences-service-directorydocx.docx%3Fver%3D41508%26doc%3Ddocm93jijm4n17034.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
Notes
Sent to Nottingham City Hospital
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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026