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Blood Test Showing Alkaline Phosphatease Level Of 37. What Does It Represent?

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Posted on Thu, 7 Nov 2013
Question: My blood test shows alkaline phosphatease level of 37. What generally does that
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Looks at liver and bone diseases

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

Alkaline phosphatase generally screens for diseases related to the liver and the the bones. From the value you have reported, this is normal. There is no need to take any further action as this values is normal.

Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for clarifications if need be. I wish you well.
Thanks.
Dr. Ditah, MD

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Blood Test Showing Alkaline Phosphatease Level Of 37. What Does It Represent?

Brief Answer:
Looks at liver and bone diseases

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

Alkaline phosphatase generally screens for diseases related to the liver and the the bones. From the value you have reported, this is normal. There is no need to take any further action as this values is normal.

Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for clarifications if need be. I wish you well.
Thanks.
Dr. Ditah, MD