Test Name

• ALK PHOS ISOENZYME

Test Code

• 6033

Test Synonym

• Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzymes

Minimum Volume

• 1 mL

Specimen Type

• Serum

Primary Container

• Serum Separator Tube, Plain Red Top Tube

Transport Temp

• Refrigerated

TAT

• 6 days

Specimen Requirements

• 2 mL serum. State patient's age and sex on the request form.

Specimen Retention

• Separate serum from cells as soon as possible after the blood is allowed to clot. Refrigerate serum at 2°C to 8°C as soon as possible after collection. Causes for Rejection: Patient not fasting; citrate, oxalate, or EDTA anticoagulated plasma