Low alk phos levels may also occur due to contamination of the sample
with EDTA (a regular occurrence here, especially with paediatric
samples when they switch the sample tops with the EDTA sample).
Tim
Tim Hogan
Laboratory Manager
Clinical Biochemistry
Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals
NHS Foundation Trust
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Simpson Elliott
(NHS Lanarkshire)
Sent: 16 March 2009 13:55
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Subject: Significance of low Alk Phos levels.
I would be interested to hear from the group the following:-
1. Do you quote a lower limit of normal for your reference range for
Alkaline Phosphatase?
2. If so, is it age-related?
3. Under what circumstances would you make a comment on a low alkaline
phosphatase?
4. What clinical conditions might you suggest as being associated with
low alkaline phosphatase levels?
Many thanks,
Elliott
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