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What Does Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase Level Indicate?
I have a high reading on an alkaline phosphatase test. After another test to determine what was causing this high reading, either my liver, bones or my intestinal tract, it was determined it was coming from my intestinal tract. What could be wrong with my intestinal tract?
Sat, 21 Apr 2018
Hello,
An alkaline phosphatase level test (ALP test) measures the amount of alkaline phosphatase enzyme in your bloodstream. The test requires a simple blood draw and is often a routine part of other blood tests.
Abnormal levels of ALP in your blood most often indicate a problem with your liver, gallbladder, or bones. However, they may also indicate malnutrition, kidney cancer tumors, intestinal issues, a pancreas problem, or a serious infection. The normal range of ALP varies from person to person and depends on your age, blood type, gender, and whether you are pregnant.
According to the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the normal range for serum ALP level is 20 to 140 IU/L, but this can vary from laboratory to laboratory. The normal range runs higher in children and decreases with age. The best way to know what is normal or not is to discuss the results with your doctor, who will be able to interpret the lab’s specific result and reference ranges.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sanjay Kini
An alkaline phosphatase level test (ALP test) measures the amount of alkaline phosphatase enzyme in your bloodstream. The test requires a simple blood draw and is often a routine part of other blood tests.
Abnormal levels of ALP in your blood most often indicate a problem with your liver, gallbladder, or bones. However, they may also indicate malnutrition, kidney cancer tumors, intestinal issues, a pancreas problem, or a serious infection. The normal range of ALP varies from person to person and depends on your age, blood type, gender, and whether you are pregnant.
According to the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the normal range for serum ALP level is 20 to 140 IU/L, but this can vary from laboratory to laboratory. The normal range runs higher in children and decreases with age. The best way to know what is normal or not is to discuss the results with your doctor, who will be able to interpret the lab’s specific result and reference ranges.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sanjay Kini
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