Blood Test/Hematology Test - Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase/ LAP, LAP Smear

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	Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase/ LAP, LAP Smear
Test	Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase/ LAP, LAP Smear
Indication	A cytochemical reaction is useful in differential diagnosis of myeloproliferative disease, distinguishing leukemoid reaction from leukemia. Helps in the differential diagnosis of chronic granulocytic leukemia versuys leukemoid reaction, aid in the evaluation of polycythemia and myelobrois.
Normal Range	counts of 11 to 95
Interpretation	Low scores have been associated with CML, PNH, thrombocytopenic purpura, and hereditary phpophosphatasia. In CML regardless of the total white count, the score remains low.
Test Method	Enzyme reaction with leukocyte alkaline phosphatase liberating naphthol – Spectrophotometer assay.
Related Tests	Leukocyte cytochemistry, White Blood Count
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