Question
The pediatric bone-type alkaline phosphatase index is 200. The baby is six months and three weeks old. Is this index normal? Does this value indicate if the child is deficient in calcium?
Answer
Alkaline phosphatase primarily exists in the liver and bones. During periods of growth and development, the test results may be one to two times higher than the normal value, which is a normal phenomenon and there is no need to worry. Based on the child’s test results, there appears to be nothing wrong at the moment, so please rest assured.