Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Test in Pondichery
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The enzyme alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is present in various forms and is increased in disease of liver, bone, intestine and kidney disorders. By measuring ALP levels, doctors can gain valuable insights into your bone and liver health, allowing for earlier diagnosis and better management of potential health problems. The level of this enzyme increases in rickets, osteomalacia, obstructive liver diseases, hyperparathyroidism, post-fracture and malignant tumours. Liver disease may be genetic or it may be caused by several factors, including viral infection, obesity, or alcohol consumption. Over time scarring of the liver tissue occurs leading to cirrhosis, which may be life-threatening.
Written by: Dr Selvi Radhakrishnan, PhD in Biochemistry, Dept. of Biochemistry
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Test Price in Pondichery
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The price of Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Test in Pondichery is ₹ 200
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alkaline Phosphatase is measured as part of routine Liver Function Tests, to assess liver or bone disease and is also used to monitor treatment for these disorders.
Your doctor may recommend this test for you if you show the signs of a liver disease or/and bone disorder. They include:
- Yellowish skin
- Swelling in the abdomen
- Itchy skin
- Dark urine
- Dark stool
- Chronic fatigue
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) is found throughout the body in all the tissues. However, dense concentrations of ALP are found in the liver, bile duct and bone. ALP does the function of removing phosphates from many different molecules in the body.
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