Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is an enzyme present in many parts of your body. An ALP blood test checks the amount of this enzyme in your blood, mainly from your liver and bones. High levels may be a ...

I asked him whether the tech­nician had a difficult time drawing blood. He replied that ... a high level of alkaline phosphatase, a bone (and liver) enzyme, is completely expected; but if ...

An AST test measures the amount of AST in your blood, which can help healthcare ... such as an ALT (alanine aminotransferase) ...

One way to tell is to ask about your "markers." When you're being treated for osteoporosis, your doctor orders a blood or urine test. This reveals several markers -- levels of different enzymes ...