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Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

ALP:
 - Enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis of organic phosphate
Alkaline Phosphatase ... disturbance (obstructed liver ... Highest • Bone • Liver ... Most common symptoms ... #Phosphatase #ALP
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
Low Alkaline Phosphatase ... synthesized in: liver ... collection with EDTA Pathophysiology ... mineralization Symptoms ... #Phosphatase #ALP
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... derangement of liver ... suspicious clinical symptoms ... ALP, alkaline phosphatase ... ; ALT, alanine aminotransferase
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
65 years PBC Pathophysiology ... PBC Signs and Symptoms ... PBC Labs: • Alkaline ... phosphatase • ... obstruction • ALP