How Do Antidepressants Affect Liver Cyst?
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a protein found in all body tissues. Tissues with particularly high amounts of ALP include the liver,
A blood test can be done to measure the level of ALP.
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Alkaline phosphatase
How the test is performed
Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health...
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