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What Does High Alkaline Phosphatase Indicate?

Hi,
I just received my blood results back and I have an elevated alkaline phosphatase of 164. Is this something to be concern about. I have had my gallbladder and appendix removed years ago and am normally pretty healthy. Am 45 years old. Would you recommend further testing?
Mon, 14 Dec 2015
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Hello

Findings suggests mildly raised alkaline phosphatase(ALP)level.
It may be raised in many conditions like biliary obstruction,bone disease,heart problem etc.
Its normal value may vary with laboratory,however it is safe to exclude all causes.
You may need clinical correlation and investigations.
You may need routine hemogram,random blood sugar,complete liver function test,serum calcium,vitamin D level.Ultrasound of abdomen should also be done to assess liver.
Treatment depend upon findings.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does High Alkaline Phosphatase Indicate?

Hello Findings suggests mildly raised alkaline phosphatase(ALP)level. It may be raised in many conditions like biliary obstruction,bone disease,heart problem etc. Its normal value may vary with laboratory,however it is safe to exclude all causes. You may need clinical correlation and investigations. You may need routine hemogram,random blood sugar,complete liver function test,serum calcium,vitamin D level.Ultrasound of abdomen should also be done to assess liver. Treatment depend upon findings. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan