The ALP test determines the amount of alkaline phosphatase in a blood sample. An alkaline phosphatase test is often used to diagnose liver or bone diseases. It is generally performed in combination with other blood tests to accurately diagnose the condition. The test may also help with the detection or monitoring of other medical conditions.

Overview of the Alkaline Phosphatase Test 

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is basically an enzyme that is found all over the human body. An enzyme is a protein found in cells that serves as a catalyst, allowing certain bodily functions to happen. Thousands of enzymes perform vital functions throughout an individual's body. The amount of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in your blood is measured by the alkaline phosphatase (ALP) test. Although ALP develops throughout your body, the liver and bones are the two primary sources of ALP in an individual's blood. High ALP levels may suggest liver disease as well as certain bone diseases, but an ALP test cannot detect a condition on its own.