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Alkaline Phosphate

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Thomas D Schiano, MD - Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Liver Transplantation, Hepatology

The Mount Sinai Medical Center New York - NY

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Alkaline Phosphate

by GKE, Oct 02, 2009 03:24PM

My 15 yr old son had a blood test to begin taking accutane for acne. The results showed a level of 293 for alkaline phosphate level. Has there been an incorrect reading?? They told me the normal levels are 40-150.

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by Thomas D Schiano, MD

, Oct 03, 2009 01:32PM

this is an abormal value although it can be somewhat elevated in children because of bone growth. If it is elevated due to a liver issue, the GGTP would also be elevated.

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