Alkaline phosphatase.bone

ChemistryAlso known as: ALP Bone Msmt SerPlAlso known as: ALP Bone SerPl QlAlso known as: ALP Bone SerPl-cCncN/A

Measures bone-specific alkaline phosphatase to assess bone turnover and formation.

Normal Range

Consult your provider

N/A

Abnormal Levels

Consult your provider

Specimen Type

Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Bone ALP indicates active bone remodeling. Elevated levels can signal accelerated bone loss, healing fractures, or bone disease, making it useful for monitoring bone health and treatment effectiveness.

Overview

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme produced by bone cells during bone formation and remodeling. Bone-specific ALP helps distinguish bone turnover from liver-related enzyme elevation. Elevated bone ALP may indicate increased bone formation, bone disease, fractures healing, or metabolic bone conditions like osteoporosis or Paget's disease. This test is useful for monitoring bone health and assessing response to bone therapies.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

1777-2Primary

Alkaline phosphatase.bone [Enzymatic activity/volume] in Serum or Plasma

U/L

17838-4

Alkaline phosphatase.bone [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma

ug/L

40797-3

Alkaline phosphatase.bone [Presence] in Serum or Plasma

74996-0

Alkaline phosphatase.bone [Z-score] in Serum or Plasma

{Z-score}

Available Lab Tests

Order tests that measure this biomarker

Advanced Liver Health Comprehensive

$1044.34

Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzymes Test

$76.25