Is Alkaline phosphatase 242 high, normal or dangerous? What does ALP level 242 mean?
Your Alkaline phosphatase level of 242 is a High Alkaline phosphatase level.
High levels of Alkaline phosphatase in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood Alkaline phosphatase level is between 30 U/L and 120 U/L, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if Alkaline phosphatase levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.
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Normal range of Alkaline phosphatase found among men : 30 - 120 U/L
| Age | Ideal Alkaline phosphatase value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 30.726 |
| 5-10 years | 31.47 |
| 10-15 years | 32.232 |
| 15-20 years | 33.012 |
| 20-25 years | 33.811 |
| 25-30 years | 34.629 |
| 30-35 years | 35.467 |
| 35-40 years | 36.325 |
| 40-45 years | 37.204 |
| 45-50 years | 38.104 |
| 50-55 years | 39.026 |
| 55-60 years | 39.97 |
| 60-70 years | 40.937 |
| 70-80 years | 41.928 |
| 80-90 years | 42.943 |
| 90-100 years | 43.982 |
| >100 years | 45.046 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
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Normal range of Alkaline phosphatase found among women : 30-120 U/L
| Age | Ideal Alkaline phosphatase value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 30.748 |
| 5-10 years | 31.514 |
| 10-15 years | 32.3 |
| 15-20 years | 33.105 |
| 20-25 years | 33.93 |
| 25-30 years | 34.776 |
| 30-35 years | 35.643 |
| 35-40 years | 36.531 |
| 40-45 years | 37.442 |
| 45-50 years | 38.375 |
| 50-55 years | 39.332 |
| 55-60 years | 40.312 |
| 60-70 years | 41.317 |
| 70-80 years | 42.347 |
| 80-90 years | 43.403 |
| 90-100 years | 44.485 |
| >100 years | 45.594 |
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If you take a Alkaline phosphatase blood test and the results are not in the normal range (30-120 U/L), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.
Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Alkaline phosphatase levels include:
- Alcohol abuse
- Ulcerative colitis
- Blockage of the bile ducts.
- Insulin resistance
- Congestive heart failure
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How the Alkaline phosphatase Test Is Done :
If your doctor wants Alkaline phosphatase test on you, you may need a Alkaline phosphatase blood test. During the Alkaline phosphatase blood test, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your Alkaline phosphatase Test report by your pathologist.
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