ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE

Alkaline phosphatase is a substance produced in various organs, including bones, liver, and intestines, and is normally found in the blood of healthy individuals.

The result of an alkaline phosphatase test with altered levels of alkaline phosphatase can be found in various diseases, such as the examples below:

  • Liver Diseases: Such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, or biliary obstruction.
  • Bone Diseases: Such as Paget’s disease, bone cancer, osteomalacia, and osteoporosis.
  • Cancer: Some types of cancer, such as bone cancer and biliary tract cancer.
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