Leukocyte alkaline phosphatase
Leukocyte alkaline phosphatase |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
- Alkaline phosphatase is an enyzme present throughout the body
- Alkaline phosphatase functions optimally at pH 8.6
- Leukocyte alkaline phosphatase is a test that tests the level of enzyme within the white blood cells
- Sometimes referred to as LAP
Differential Diagnosis
In alphabetical order. [1] [2]
Decreased
Increased
- Acute leukemia
- Aplastic Anemia
- Malignant lymphomas
- Megaloblastic anemia
- Multiple Myeloma
- Osteomyelofibrosis
- Polycythemia Vera
- Solid tumors
- Tissue necrosis
References