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Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme produced by the body to help break down certain types of molecules, such as proteins. The liver produces most of the alkaline phosphatase in our bodies, but the intestines, kidneys and bones produce small amounts, too. Alkaline phosphatase is measured by blood testing. Called the ALP test, it is useful for diagnosing several diseases and conditions. For example, high ALP levels can indicate blocked bile ducts in the liver, bone disease or Celiac disease. Low ALP levels can indicate certain types of anemias or, rarely, specific types of cancer. It's worth noting that oral contraceptives (birth control pills) also can cause low ALP levels.
patients with Pagetâs disease the osteoblast cells that make bone become more active and subsequently produce higher levels of alkaline phosphatase. Generally, if the disease affects several bones (polyostotic) this will result in a higher alkaline phosphatase level in the blood. If the disease is particularly active and there is very high bone turnover then the alkaline phosphatase increases in blood greater than might be predicted from the amount of bone affected. It is often obvious from the profile of blood tests that a patient is suffering from Pagetâs disease as the alkaline