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ALP - Alkaline Phosphatase

ALP - Alkaline Phosphatase

£10.80
Measures ALP levels to assess liver, bone, and bile duct health—even when symptoms are not obvious.
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About this test

  • Fatigue or general weakness
  • Bone pain or tenderness
  • Frequent bone fractures or poor healing
  • Joint stiffness or discomfort
  • Abdominal discomfort or bloating
  • Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
  • Itchy skin (in bile duct obstruction)
  • Poor appetite or unexplained weight loss
  • Delayed growth or development in children
  • Swelling or tenderness in the upper right abdomen
  • No symptoms at all in early or mild liver or bone abnormalities

Recommended for individuals experiencing symptoms such as bone pain, frequent fractures, fatigue, or signs of liver or bile duct issues like jaundice or abdominal discomfort. Ideal for those with known or suspected bone conditions, liver disease, or gallbladder problems. Also suitable for individuals with unexplained changes in energy levels, digestive health, or growth patterns, as well as anyone taking a proactive approach to monitoring liver and bone function—even if no symptoms are present.

  • Liver disease (e.g. hepatitis, cirrhosis, bile duct obstruction)
  • Cholestasis or biliary tract disorders
  • Bone diseases (e.g. Paget’s disease, osteomalacia, rickets)
  • Bone growth or healing (especially in children or post-injury)
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Vitamin D deficiency–related bone issues
  • Liver tumours or metastases affecting bile flow
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Unexplained bone pain or fractures
  • Liver function changes due to medications or alcohol use

Symptoms

  • Fatigue or general weakness
  • Bone pain or tenderness
  • Frequent bone fractures or poor healing
  • Joint stiffness or discomfort
  • Abdominal discomfort or bloating
  • Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
  • Itchy skin (in bile duct obstruction)
  • Poor appetite or unexplained weight loss
  • Delayed growth or development in children
  • Swelling or tenderness in the upper right abdomen
  • No symptoms at all in early or mild liver or bone abnormalities

Who should be test

Recommended for individuals experiencing symptoms such as bone pain, frequent fractures, fatigue, or signs of liver or bile duct issues like jaundice or abdominal discomfort. Ideal for those with known or suspected bone conditions, liver disease, or gallbladder problems. Also suitable for individuals with unexplained changes in energy levels, digestive health, or growth patterns, as well as anyone taking a proactive approach to monitoring liver and bone function—even if no symptoms are present.

When to test

  • Liver disease (e.g. hepatitis, cirrhosis, bile duct obstruction)
  • Cholestasis or biliary tract disorders
  • Bone diseases (e.g. Paget’s disease, osteomalacia, rickets)
  • Bone growth or healing (especially in children or post-injury)
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Vitamin D deficiency–related bone issues
  • Liver tumours or metastases affecting bile flow
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Unexplained bone pain or fractures
  • Liver function changes due to medications or alcohol use

What's measured

What gets tested