Question 1

what causes low alkaline phosphatase on blood tests? i got 44 on a scale of 46-116 u/l. sometimes my alk phos is in range and sometimes it's not but it seems to be consistently in the low range. my dr didn't say anything about it?

Accepted Answer

: Low means good. The cited low end number from the lab is just a population normal. High numbers reflect damage to tissue that spills these proteins into the bloodstream. We don't treat normal and anything below the population expected low level is good.

Question 2

low alkaline phosphatase causes?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

is a blood level alkaline phosphatase of 46(range 45 - 129) normal or low? could it cause problems?

Accepted Answer

It's fine: A low alkaline phosphatase level never means anything, and reference ranges are set so that several percent of healthy folks fall outside in the first place. Stop worrying and be grateful for good health.

Question 4

what causes low vitamin d levels and high alkaline phosphatase?

Accepted Answer

: Vitamin D insufficiency/deficiency can be caused by low Vitamin D intake (by diet or lack of sunlight). A high alkaline phosphatase has a broad differential: Liver problems, gallstone obstruction, pancreatitis, pregnancy, hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, diabetes,  healing fractures, cancer, infection, heart failure. Test results need to be taken in clinical context

Question 5

i am having low and high alkaline phosphatase result. ultrasound and x-ray report shows a healthy liver. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Many sources: Alkaline phosphate is high due to multiple reasons. They get high due to problem in liver, bone or intestine. It's unclear if your level gets to normal. It will be wise to discuss with pcp.

Question 6

upon receiving my blood test results for a complete metabolic panel, my alkaline phosphatase showed low at 31, with the normal range being 33-115. should this be a cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

All context: It is all in the context of having tests done as well as trend, if previous values available. There are few medical conditions in which alkaline phosphates may be found low, but most commonly in clinic an elevated alkaline phosphatase is concerning. Talk to your ordering physician about your concerns.

Question 7

what would cause a slightly elevated bilirubin? my level was 1.2 mg/dl today and is usually always in the .4-.6 range (last checked october 2022). ast, alt and albumin were all normal. alkaline phosphatase was low?

Accepted Answer

: you probably have a condition known as Gilbert’s syndrome which causes a mild elevation in bilirubin when you are dehydrated .  It is an inherited condition when your liver produces bilirubin and is usually discovered accidentally when routine blood work is done.
It requires no treatment and is of no major concern.

Question 8

what can cause  elevated alkaline phosphatase, beta globulin, tibc, compliment 3 +4 , c-react.protein and low ferritin, mcv, mcg and iron saturation?

Accepted Answer

Low iron: Elevated alk phos is seen with liver and bone disorder. Iron deficiency is suspected, but chronic inflammation may cause most of the lab abnormalities. A hematologist could shed some light on these varied lab abnormalities. Collaboration with a rheumatologist would also be helpful to identify a chronic inflammatory process.

Question 9

calcium high at 10.7, alkaline phosphatase very low at 10. negative parathyroid, not anemic, celiac, copper level is normal. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Watch it: You may have hypocalciuric hypercalcemia, with probably isn't worth the workup as it's not something worth treating. I trust you're not taking a thiazide or dolomite pills, or overdoing milk / antacids. Unless you also have a low albumin, this is unlikely to impact your life. Low alk-phos is never worrisome. Best wishes.

Question 10

foods to treat low alkaline phosphatase?

Accepted Answer

No need: Low alkaline phosphatase is not a pathological state and does not need to be treated.

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What causes low alkaline phosphatase on blood tests? i got 44 on a scale of 46-116 u/l. sometimes my alk phos is in range and sometimes it's not but it seems to be consistently in the low range. my dr didn't say anything about it?

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Low alkaline phosphatase causes?

A member asked:

Is a blood level alkaline phosphatase of 46(range 45 - 129) normal or low? could it cause problems?

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What causes low vitamin d levels and high alkaline phosphatase?

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I am having low and high alkaline phosphatase result. ultrasound and x-ray report shows a healthy liver. what could be the cause?

A member asked:

Upon receiving my blood test results for a complete metabolic panel, my alkaline phosphatase showed low at 31, with the normal range being 33-115. should this be a cause for concern?

A member asked:

What would cause a slightly elevated bilirubin? my level was 1.2 mg/dl today and is usually always in the .4-.6 range (last checked october 2022). ast, alt and albumin were all normal. alkaline phosphatase was low?

A member asked:

What can cause elevated alkaline phosphatase, beta globulin, tibc, compliment 3 +4 , c-react.protein and low ferritin, mcv, mcg and iron saturation?

A member asked:

Calcium high at 10.7, alkaline phosphatase very low at 10. negative parathyroid, not anemic, celiac, copper level is normal. what could be the cause?

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Foods to treat low alkaline phosphatase?

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