A test for alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is done to: 1  Check for liver disease or damage to the liver. 2  Check bone problems (sometimes found on X-rays), such as rickets, bone tumors, Paget's disease, or too much of the hormone that controls bone growth (parathyroid hormone). test for alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is done to: 1  Check for liver disease or damage to the liver. 2  Symptoms of liver disease can include jaundice, belly pain, nausea, and vomiting.
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