Question 1

do i need to fast when i get blood work done alkaline phosphatase  isoenzymes ; cmp?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Food intake will raise serum alkaline phosphatase as it is one of the enzymes in the intestine. Cmp has other components that require that you be fasting. Please fast for 9-12 hours before the test.

Question 2

low alkaline phosphatase causes?

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All OK: There is no such thing as too low an alk phos level. If it isn't high, all is OK.

Question 3

how should i lower my alkaline phosphatase?

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Elevated Alk Phos: Question would be why is your alkaline phosphatase elevated ? ? If the levels are abnormal, there is usually a reason. Treating the symptoms without understanding why you have an elevated level is counter-productive. You should see your primary care physicians and have labs re-checked. If it's persistently high, then there should be referral to a rheumatologist or orthopedic surgeon.

Question 4

medicine for high alkaline phosphatase levels?

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Wrong approach: Alkaline phosphatase is a lab value to tell a physician what is happening, not a medical problem to treat. It can be high just because you're growing (teens tend to be maybe 5x the upper limit of the reference range). About 5% of older folks have a high alk phos for "no reason", presumably paget's of the bone that never becomes evident; nonfasting samples may have it from the intestine.

Question 5

alkaline phosphatase elevated should i be concerned?

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Depends: This depends on how elevated the levels are and whether you have any associated conditions (for example, pregnancy) which are known to cause elevated levels.  Talk to your doctor for more information.

Question 6

what is considered a high alkaline phosphatase value?

Accepted Answer

Above 140IU/L: The normal range is 20 to 140 iu/l in adult.

Question 7

what are the causes for elevated alkaline phosphatase?

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ALP: Paget's disease, bone fractures or cancers.

Question 8

need help. is 150 u/l alkaline phosphatase really high?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Alkaline phosphatase comes from different sources and depending on the site of the lesion, it may be really high. Please note that all lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the test is usually in the best position to do that.

Question 9

if my s-alkaline phosphatase is 167iu should i be concerned and what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Repeat in months.: I do not know why the test was done but the upper limit is about 147 IU and it may be more than that  in some laboratory not knowing the upper limit of the lab it was done. The level of elevation does not give any concern if you feel well, you may just have it repeated in about 4 to 6 months to get a sense of what may be wrong that has not shown up yet with symptoms.

Question 10

how do i lower my alkaline phosphatase levels in my liver?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the : Cause. Why is your alkaline phosphatase elevated? Do you know that it is due to liver disese? Bone disese also elevates alkaline phosphatase. It would be prudent to consut your doctor. This is not an issue for self treatment.

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