Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
Also known as: ALP, Alk phos
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We offer blood tests across the UK through our partner network: have your sample taken at The Vesey or at a partner clinic near you, anywhere in the UK and Ireland. A Health Advisor books it for you on a free 15-minute call, and your results come back to The Vesey for our GPs to review.
Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme found in the liver, bone and other tissues. At The Vesey 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 →
Related biomarkers
Other markers in the liver group:
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.
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.
Private blood testing in Sutton Coldfield
Clinician-reviewed results. No GP referral needed.
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