Significance of alkaline phosphatase in liver function test
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Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme found in several tissues throughout the body. The highest concentrations of ALP are present in the cells that comprise bone and the liver. Elevated levels of ALP in the blood are most commonly caused by liver disease or bone disorders. This test measures the level of ALP in the blood.
In the liver, ALP is found on the edges of cells that join to form bile ducts, tiny tubes that drain bile.
In the liver, ALP is found on the edges of cells that join to form bile ducts, tiny tubes that drain bile.
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