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Health Encyclopedia: Alp
This is a blood test that measures the amount of the
Alternative Names
Alkaline phosphatase
How the test is performed
Blood is drawn from a vein or from a capillary on the heel, finger, toe, or earlobe. The laboratory centrifuges the blood to separate the serum from the cells. The ALP test is done on the serum.
How to prepare for the test
Fast for 6 hours.
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