| Name |
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) |
| Section |
Clinical Pathology |
| Specimen |
Serum (red top), Heparin plasma (green top) |
| Special Instructions |
Separate within 4 hours |
| Price |
$15.00/ea. |
| Laboratory |
Logan |
| Test Days |
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| Turnaround Time |
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| Description |
Akaline phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme that can be induced by endogenous or exogenous corticosteroids in dogs. A standard biochemistry panel measures total ALP. This test specifically measures corticosteroid-induced ALP so that the effect of stress or corticosteroid administration on the total ALP concentration patient can be determined in canine patients. |
| Sampling Requirements |
Samples must be free of significant hemolysis, lipemia or icterus. |
| Collection Container |
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| Packing Instructions |
- Shipping with cold packs is recommended
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| Species |
Canine |
