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Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)

High ALP Levels: Commonly indicate liver damage (hepatitis, cirrhosis), bile duct blockage, or bone diseases such as Paget's disease, bone cancer, or rickets. Low ALP Levels: Less common, but may indicate malnutrition…

Sample
Serum
Preparation
No fasting needed
Report in
16 hours
Collection
At your home

About this test

Key Aspects of ALP:

  • High ALP Levels: Commonly indicate liver damage (hepatitis, cirrhosis), bile duct blockage, or bone diseases such as Paget's disease, bone cancer, or rickets.
  • Low ALP Levels: Less common, but may indicate malnutrition, magnesium deficiency, protein deficiency, or hypophosphatasia.
  • Physiological Factors: ALP levels can be higher in children (due to bone growth), during pregnancy (placental ALP), and slightly higher with age.
  • Symptoms of Abnormal Levels: Fatigue, nausea, jaundice (yellow skin/eyes), dark urine, abdominal pain (liver issues), or bone pain and frequent fractures (bone issues).

Commonly Associated Conditions:

  • Liver Disease: Hepatitis, bile duct obstruction.
  • Bone Diseases: Paget's disease, bone tumors, osteomalacia, rickets.
  • Other: Hyperparathyroidism, hyperthyroidism, kidney tumors.

The ALP test is typically part of a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) or liver function test. If ALP is high, doctors often order additional tests (like an ALP isoenzyme test or liver ultrasound) to determine if the cause is liver or bone-related.

Preparation

  • No fasting is needed for this test. You can book any available slot.
  • Keep your doctor’s prescription or test request handy if you have one, and take regular medicines as your doctor has advised.
  • Tell the sample collector if you take blood thinners, and wear a sleeve that rolls above the elbow.

How home sample collection works

  1. 1

    Choose your tests

    Add single tests or a package to the cart and check fasting needs.

  2. 2

    Pick a collection slot

    Half-hour slots from 30 minutes ahead, up to 10 days out. Pay online.

  3. 3

    A sample collector visits

    They confirm the visit with a one-time code, then take the sample.

  4. 4

    Report in your account

    The lab uploads the report and you are notified to download it.

Where we collect samples at home

Lab tests with home sample collection reach 70 Hyderabad pin codes today, across these areas:

Coverage differs street to street and grows as professionals join. Check your pin code to see what reaches your address.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) cost in Hyderabad?

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) costs ₹199 on Aish Health in Hyderabad, down from ₹449. There is no separate home collection fee; any GST or busy-hour charge is shown before you pay.

Do I need to fast before Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)?

No, fasting is not needed for this test, so you can book any available slot.

When will I get the Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) report?

The expected report time is 16 hours. The partner lab uploads the report as a PDF to your order and you are notified to download it.

What sample is collected for Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)?

Serum sample is collected at your home by a sample collector.

Can I cancel a lab test booking?

Yes. Cancel before a sample collector accepts or more than 1 hour before the slot for a full refund. Within 1 hour of the slot there is no refund, and once the sample collector is on the way the booking can no longer be cancelled.

Can I book tests for a family member?

Yes. Add them as a family member in your account and choose them as the patient when booking, so the report is filed under their name.

Can I pay cash when the sample is collected?

No. Lab tests booked on the website or app are paid online when you book, by card, UPI or your Aish Health wallet.

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