ALP is an hydrolytic enzyme that reacts optimally at alkaline pH and is formed in the liver and almost all tissues of the body. It modulates activities of proteins inside the cell.
What does ALP results indicate?
Rise in ALP may be associated with bone metastases, hepato biliary diseases and hyperparathyroidism.
Low levels of ALP is uncommon and occurs in about 0.2% of old people.
ALP is a sensitive indicator of liver functioning
What are reference ranges for ALP?
Men……………..(<270 U/L)
Women…………(<240 U/L)
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