Sunday, March 23, 2008

ALP in SDS (Alkaline Phosphatase)

http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2060.htm

The emedicine article says this about Alkaline phosphatase in the SDS article:

Liver function tests
  • Transaminases (ie, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase) may be elevated in individuals with SDS.
  • Alkaline phosphatase may be within the reference range or slightly increased.
  • Findings on coagulation studies are normal, and the serum bilirubin level is within the reference range.
  • Hypoalbuminemia may be present secondary to malabsorption. 

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