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Alk phos 159 in 16 year old... normal range 30-120. what would cause this to be raised? dr didn't seem concerned.

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Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

Normal for a teen: Assuming the 16 year old is still growing, that is a normal level. Alkaline phosphatase is higher when new bone growth is occurring.

Dr Harper agreed

Answered 4/26/2014

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

This is normal: Reference range for a growing teen is five times an adult's. It from the growing bones. Stop worrying.

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/2/2014

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A member asked:

Alk phos 159 in 16 year old... normal range 30-120. what would cause this to be raised? dr didn't seem concerned.

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

Dr Harper agreed

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

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