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My alkaline phostophase has been elevated for the last 4 blood test could this be a gallbladder problem had a ultrasound last year said i have sludge i currently have some upper abdominal pain?
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Alkaline phosphatase: The main sources for alkaline phosphatase elevation are liver and bone. Talk to your doc about what is next.
Answered 6/3/2020
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Need more info: 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. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your ultrasound findings or sludge in the biliary system could be the explanation. Wish you good health!
Answered 6/3/2020
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