Biomarker Encyclopedia · liver · Sutton Coldfield

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)

Also known as: ALP, Alk phos

Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme found in the liver, bone and other tissues. At The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Alkaline Phosphatase is available within 26 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.

What Alkaline Phosphatase measures

Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme found in the liver, bone and other tissues. Its blood level forms part of standard liver and bone assessment.

Why it is tested

ALP is measured within liver function tests and bone-related assessment. It is included in liver, bone and comprehensive panels.

Tests that include Alkaline Phosphatase at The Vesey

Guide prices are read from the current Vesey catalogue and confirmed at booking.

Liver Health

Guide price from £135

Basic Screen

Guide price from £153

Acute Medical Panel 1

Guide price from £168

Acute Medical Panel 2

Guide price from £180

Bone Health

Guide price from £181

Muscle and Rheumatology

Guide price from £189

20 further Vesey panels include Alkaline Phosphatase. See all blood test panels →

Frequently asked questions

Does ALP relate to bone as well as liver?

Yes. ALP is present in both liver and bone, so it is interpreted in the context of other markers to understand its source.

Reviewed by Dr Greg Spencer · General Practitioner · Last reviewed 2026-07-07

This page is for general education and information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment, and it does not include reference ranges, which are laboratory-dependent and interpreted by a clinician. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. Always discuss your health and any test results with a qualified clinician. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.

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