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What Does High Alkaline Phosphatase Level On A Blood Test Report Indicate?

I had my gall bladder removed 4 months ago. Had sepsis a month ago from a stone carrying sludge. Had blood work done yesterday as a follow up Alkaline Phosphatase was 158. But Bilirubin was .7; ALT was 16 and AST was 17. What does the high Alkaline Phosphatase mean?
Fri, 4 May 2018
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Hello,

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) is produced by the liver mainly and to some extent bones. The normal range of ALP is 20-140 IU/L. ALP is elevated in liver disorders like hepatitis, cirrhosis, or cholecystitis and also in disorders of bone.

Your ALP is mildly elevated and other liver parameters are normal and this can be attributed to mild inflammation of the liver or mild inflammation elsewhere in the body. Repeat the test after one week, if it is elevated again then consult a general physician or endocrinologist for more information.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Siddartha
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What Does High Alkaline Phosphatase Level On A Blood Test Report Indicate?

Hello, Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) is produced by the liver mainly and to some extent bones. The normal range of ALP is 20-140 IU/L. ALP is elevated in liver disorders like hepatitis, cirrhosis, or cholecystitis and also in disorders of bone. Your ALP is mildly elevated and other liver parameters are normal and this can be attributed to mild inflammation of the liver or mild inflammation elsewhere in the body. Repeat the test after one week, if it is elevated again then consult a general physician or endocrinologist for more information. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siddartha