Thread: Elevated ALP
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Old 03-08-2010, 03:52 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze View Post
I looked over Spicy's blood panel that she had done over a week ago and couldn't find ALP on hers anywhere. Do you know what it stands for? I'm very curious now.
it is alkp

ALKP is important in metabolism and is found in liver cells. High levels indicate bile duct obstruction, Cushing's, liver disease, certain cancers and may be due to certain drugs such as steroids or phenobarbital. Low levels indicate starvation or malnutrition.
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