What does it mean if my alkaline phosphatase count is high in the blood?

Answer by  healthguru (47)

Alkaline phosphatase is actually a group of enzymes (special proteins) that are found mainly in the liver or the bones, but also in other organs. High levels mean that one of these organs may be malfunctioning. Testing for the type of alkaline phosphatase will indicate which organ is affected.

Answer by  Travis404607 (3916)

Alkaline Phosphatase is a chemical which is normally filtered by the liver, so a high level of this is symptom of a liver disorder.

Answer by  rasheedckd (133)

Increased level of alkaline phosphatase in blood may be the indicators of liver or bone disease such as cancer of bone. alkaline phosphatase may increase due to smoking, or intake of fatty diet, so alkaline phosphase test without other tests are unreliable. Antacid intake nay also affect phosphatase level in blood.

Answer by  Milette (1105)

This may indicate bone, liver or bile duct disease. Some drugs may also cause the level of alkaline phosphate to increase.

Answer by  bullet02 (172)

Alkaline phosphatase produced by the bone, liver, and placenta is an enzyme that is checked to identify liver problems. If it is abnormally high, it is a result of obstruction and malignancies. With bile duct obstruction jaundice (skin turns yellow)develops due to increase bilirubin in the blood. If with malignancy, It is better to do biopsy.

Answer by  mtacosta (82)

Alkaline Phosphatase is made mostly in the liver and bone. If it is in high level more test should be done to determine whether you have liver or bone disease.