ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE 0000234

Serum alkaline phosphatase levels are of interest in the diagnosis of liver ductal disorders and bone disease associated with increased destructive bone activity. Moderate elevations of alkaline phosphatase may be seen in several conditions that do not involve the liver or bone. Among these are Hodgkin’s disease, congestive heart failure, ulcerative colitis, regional enteritis, and intra-abdominal bacterial infections. Elevations are also observed during the third trimester of pregnancy.