Overview
Interpretations
Overview of Alkaline Phosphatase Bone Fraction
What is Alkaline Phosphatase Bone Fraction?
The Bone Alkaline Phosphatase test is an immunoenzymatic assay performed to diagnose or determine the severity of metabolic diseases of the bone like Osteomalacia, Paget’s disease, Osteoporosis, etc.
Sample Type
The sample type collected for Alkaline Phosphatase Bone Fraction is: Blood
Preparation for Alkaline Phosphatase Bone Fraction
- No special preparation required
Why Get Tested for Alkaline Phosphatase Bone Fraction?
The bone alkaline phosphatase test is performed when there are symptoms of bone disorders like deformation in bones, pain in bones and joints, frequent fractures, etc.
What Results of Alkaline Phosphatase Bone Fraction mean?
Interpretations
The normal ranges for Bone Alkaline Phosphatase are:
Males
• <2 years: 25-221 mcg/L
• 2-9 years: 27-148 mcg/L
• 10-13 years: 35-169 mcg/L
• 14-17 years: 13-111 mcg/L
• Adults: Up to 20 mcg/L
Females
• <2 years: 28-187 mcg/L
• 2-9 years: 31-152 mcg/L
• 10-13 years: 29-177 mcg/L
• 14-17 years: 7-41 mcg/L
• Adults
-Premenopausal: Up to 14 mcg/L
-Postmenopausal: Up to 22 mcg/L
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