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My 16yr old son had blood work done and alkaline phosphatase is high? what does this mean?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Alkaline Phosphatase: Has 2 potential sources in a male: liver and/ or bone. Symptoms are critical in determining what is next.

Answered 9/3/2018

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