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Is An Alkaline Phosphatase Reading Of 91 In Blood A Concern?
Question: My regular blood test this week came back that my alk Phos was 91. But my Dr also ordred a alk phos isoenyzme test that isnt back yet. Could a person have a normal alk phos test but the alk phos isoenyzme comes back abnormal? Thank you!
Brief Answer:
Rarely but possible!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about ant concerns you have with regard to this test. The doctor is probably probing for details as an overall normal may hide an abnormal increase in a sub-fraction. I think it is necessary to get this and more so if the doctor have a strong feeling that an isoenzyme could add more value to the existing results. Just as reminder, the main sources of phosphatase are from the liver and the bone. This will be helpful. Be calm and let's wait for the results. Am right here to help you follow through with the results when they come in. Communicate to me and get a second and independent opinion.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask of more information and clarifications if need be.
Rarely but possible!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about ant concerns you have with regard to this test. The doctor is probably probing for details as an overall normal may hide an abnormal increase in a sub-fraction. I think it is necessary to get this and more so if the doctor have a strong feeling that an isoenzyme could add more value to the existing results. Just as reminder, the main sources of phosphatase are from the liver and the bone. This will be helpful. Be calm and let's wait for the results. Am right here to help you follow through with the results when they come in. Communicate to me and get a second and independent opinion.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask of more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thus test was started wed july 6 and it isnt back yet .. This test doesnt reflex to more testing foes it? I dont see ordrers on the lab work fir that test to reflex. I thought it would be back by now. It went to quest Diagontics lab.
Brief Answer:
Just be patient......It will come!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this follow up.
The first test is a positive note that this will be more likely okay than not. Just exercise patience and all will be fine. When the results come back, share with me so that we can go on and interpret together and provide more insights.
Keep me posted on this.
Just be patient......It will come!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this follow up.
The first test is a positive note that this will be more likely okay than not. Just exercise patience and all will be fine. When the results come back, share with me so that we can go on and interpret together and provide more insights.
Keep me posted on this.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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