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Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)

An Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) test measures the amount of ALP enzyme in the body. This test helps detect liver diseases, such as hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and bile duct obstruction. It is done as part of routine health checkups or a liver function test to de...

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An Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) test measures the amount of ALP enzyme in the body. This test helps detect liver diseases, such as hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and bile duct obstruction. It is done as part of routine health checkups or a liver function...

Understanding Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)

Alkaline phosphatase or ALP is an enzyme that helps break down proteins in your body. It is found throughout the body, but mostly in the liver, bones, kidneys, and digestive system. ALP is produced in osteoblasts (cells in bones), which are involved in the formation of bones; therefore, an ALP test may also be used to detect some bone-related diseases, such as rickets, osteomalacia, Paget’s disease, and bone metastasis.

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What does Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) measure?

An Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) test measures the amount of ALP enzyme in the body. This test helps detect liver diseases, such as hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and bile duct obstruction. It is done as part of routine health checkups or a liver function test to detect any liver damage.

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