ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase)

Enzyme

Type:

Primary Function:

Indicator for liver and bile duct diseases, as well as changes in bone metabolism.

Normal Values:

30-120 U/L

Pathological Values:

>120 U/L (High ALP)

Symptoms/Pathology in Deficiency:

Reduced AP levels can be found in cases of malnutrition, familial hypophosphatemia, Wilson's disease, and vitamin C deficiency.

Liver disease, bone disorders

Elevated ALP levels can indicate liver disease, hepatitis, biliary obstruction, bile duct inflammation, bone diseases like Paget's disease, rickets (vitamin D deficiency), and bone metastases from malignant tumors.

Symptoms/Pathology in Increase:

ALP Liver enzyme