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Alkaline Phosphate Blood Test

by Beth, Dec 27, 1999 12:00AM
I have had an increased alkaline phosphate count for the last two years.  I'm looking for an answer as to what may be causing it.  I'm 30 years old and my count is 167 with a Liver SGOT result of 16. Recently I tested positive for Rhumeatoid Arthritis (nodules only,wonder if it could be related to growth of the nodules.) I have also been Diabetic for the last 6 years - gestational induced and on the pump 8 months. I know I have a "fatty liver" as well. Any thoughts/opinions you may have on what may be causing it will be appreciated.   Also, is this something that should be causing me a high level of concern?
Doctor's Answer

by HFHSm.D.-Gastro-rf, Jan 01, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Beth,

the elevated alkaline phosphatase can indicate either a liver or a bone problem.  In liver conditions, one usually sees a concurrent elevation of the GGT.  Ask your doctor to order the GGT as thie value will direct subsequent testing.



If your problem is in the liver, there are several possible explanations.  Fatty liver, associated with diabetes mellitus, can cause asymptomatic elevation of the liver tests.  Obstruction of the bile ducts must also be considered.  The best first step is an ultrasound of liver, gall bladder, bile ducts and pancreas.  This test will often provide information regarding diagnosis
Member Comments (4)

by Julia, Jan 17, 2000 12:00AM
I  would like to know what is "Mangioma" and frakoi finding is not homogenic {in the liver from the right}?

please answer me ***@****

by Sherri, Jan 31, 2000 12:00AM
I was recently diagnosed with PBC, Stage II.

I would like to know what each stages symptoms are and how many years most PBCers live before a liver transplant is to be considered.

by TBanks, Feb 02, 2000 12:00AM
In reference to red blood cell sizes what conditions does an elevated MCV and MCH indicate.  What do the abbreviations MCH and MCV mean?  What numbers indicated an elevation?

by Ava firstborne@aol.com, Feb 03, 2000 12:00AM
Hello;



I have elevated alkaline phosphatase levels also. I

have had a follow up blood test, and it showed that it

is bone related. What would/could this indicate?



Thank You;

Ava

by solange, Feb 23, 2000 12:00AM
The Doctor at the Hospital tells me I have a high Alkaline Phos and SST (SGOT) Also am very Anemic. What can cuse this problem?

by ANGELENA PERKINS, Mar 09, 2000 12:00AM
I ALSO HAVE ELEVATED AKALINE PHOSPHATE DURING BLOOD EXAMINATION

METABOLIC PANEL,HAVE ACHES AND PAIN IN BONES, AND JOINTS.

by Suzanne Prak, Mar 13, 2000 12:00AM
Over the past few months my 12 year old daughter has had several episodes of severe abdominal pain and vomiting.  The pain is mid, upper abdominal.  She associates the episodes with eating fatty foods.  She had an abdominal ultrasound done that appears to be negaive (per office staff, will meet with Dr in two days).  I'm concerned though because her alkaline phosphatase level is high (185), also GGT and platelet count are high---I just glanced at the labwork so don't have everything---the alk phos and GGT were the most noteworthy elevations.  Any ideas??

by debbie, Apr 30, 2000 12:00AM
My alk phosphatase level is a very high 266, my SGOT is 38 which is also elevated.  I'm anemic.  I've had gastric bypass.  Could this be the reason my ALK level is really up there?

by Jerry Oley, May 05, 2000 12:00AM
I recently had a test on GGT it was 14 the normal ranged is 15-73 what does this mean for me?

by blumberg@brinson.com, May 26, 2000 12:00AM
My grandaughter (3 yrs old) has had 3 tests showing a very high level of alkaline phosphate - what does this mean , what is the cause and how is it treated

by Betty smith, Jun 04, 2000 12:00AM
My son has had a blood test result high alkaline phosphate.what does this mean,12yrs old

by Chris M., Jun 12, 2000 12:00AM
My husband took our 11 yr old son to E.R. this morning w/ severe abdominal pain, and nausea.  Thought he might have appendicitis.  It turned out not to be that.  Dr.'s told my husband that he probably passed a kidney stone.  They did blood and urine analyis....but it is greek to me.  Some numbers were off, I will list them and perhaps someone can tell me what the test is and what results could mean.  It was advised to get another urine in 1-2 weeks and blookwork in 3 months. They also found blood in the urine. Im a bit concerned...and would like some clarity on what this tests are and mean.  A better generalization.  Thanks.

CL - 108    ref. 90-107

ALKP -385   ref. 50-136    SEEMS REALLY HIGH/WAY OUT OF RANGE

TOTAL BILI-1.4 ref. 0-1.0

MPB-6.7    ref. 6.9-9.1     SEEMED A TAD LOW



URINE:

Cloudy

U Protein Semiq- 30 H

UMICRO:

RBD,URINE- TOO MANY TO COUNT ref-0-1/HPF

BACTERIA- 1+    



Any imput would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Chris = ***@****

by Barb, Jun 15, 2000 12:00AM
My 1 1/2 year old grandson has an alkaline phosphate blood level of 2221 his lymph is 71, AST