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What is the definition or description of: alkaline phosphatase?

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Dr. Gary Pess answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Enzyme: The normal range is 20 to 140 iu/l.[12] high levels can indicate active bone formation occurring as alp is a byproduct of osteoblast activity (such as the case in paget's disease of bone). Levels are also elevated in people with untreated celiac disease and bile blockage.

Answered 1/28/2016

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Enzyme: Alkaline phoshatase is an enzyme in your body that is associated with bone resorption.

Answered 10/13/2016

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