Question 1

what is significance of low phosphate when all other tests are normal?

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Lab error?: Possible to have vit d deficiency or hyperparathyroid. Other causes are usually pretty obvious and still others are very rare. I would repeat lab test first.

Question 2

could codeine phosphate get you high?

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Codeine: All opioids if not used appropriately can produce a "high" and codeine is not exempt.

Question 3

what exactly is glycose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase?

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Carbohydrate enzyme: Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (g6pd deficiency) is an inherited disorder found mostly in people with african, asian, or middle eastern ancestry. G6pd helps convert carbohydrates into a more useful form. Lack of this enzyme causes red blood cells to become fragile, resulting in the rbcs bursting when stressed. This leads to hemolytic anemia. Infection, drugs & some foods can trigger.

Question 4

how long does codeine phosphate stay in your system.

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4-6 hours half life: Is the clinical effect but may stay in your system for longer depending on your physiology, may test positive for a few days at most if that is what you are concerned about

Question 5

high level of alkaline phosphate, what does this mean?

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How high?: Do you have any symptoms? Why was the test done? All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, high alkaline phosphate may due to liver or bone disease, and sometimes intestinal disorders. It is normally high in children and during pregnancy.
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Question 6

causes of 1.6 phosphate level all other bloodwork normal?

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Lab error?: Possible to have vit d deficiency or hyperparathyroid. Other causes are usually pretty obvious and still others are very rare. I would repeat lab test first.

Question 7

alkaline phosphate level of 170 for a 50 year old man .. is it worrysome ?

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Worrisome: unlikely.: Any time a panel of tests are run there is a probability of one of these test to be outside the normal range.  Meaning one out of many is likely not concerning especially if it is not significantly elevated.  An elevated Alk Phos could indicate bone or hepatobiliary disease.  If you are otherwise healthy the best approach would be to repeat the testing in 6 to 12 months.

Question 8

i swallowed a bit of monoammonium phosphate by accident, should i be concerned?

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Not a problem: A small amount of this salt will cause no harm.

Question 9

what are the maximum amount of 30mg codeine phosphate tablets i can take in a day?

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Personal evaluation: That depends upon your weight, medical conditions, health and perhaps other medications that you are already taking. Only a doctor who knows your complete medical history and is actually treating you can properly answer that question. I hope you aren't self medicating yourself.

Question 10

my alkaline phosphate level is 184 u/l higher than normal. is there something i can do?

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: Alkaline phophatase varies with age and sex and also with eating before the test. It should be repeated to confirm the value. It comes mainly from liver and bones. If the rest of the liver tests are normal, likely there is nothing to worry about there. If bones are still developing or there is vitamin D deficiency, it could be of bone origin, more tests are needed.

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High level of alkaline phosphate, what does this mean?

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Causes of 1.6 phosphate level all other bloodwork normal?

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Alkaline phosphate level of 170 for a 50 year old man .. is it worrysome ?

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I swallowed a bit of monoammonium phosphate by accident, should i be concerned?

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My alkaline phosphate level is 184 u/l higher than normal. is there something i can do?

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