Alkaline phosphatase is raised in active rickets. Extent of elevation depends upon severity of the disease. Phosphorus is usually low. Calcium is either normal (in early stages) or slightly reduced(in later stages or during therapy ). Successful therapy results in gradual reduction of alkaline phosphatase level, hence alkaline phosphatase is monitored during therapy.
| BIOCHEMICAL TEST
|
NORMAL RANGE
|
PATIENT VALUES
|
| LOW |
NORMAL |
HIGH |
| ALK. PHOSPHATASE |
A à 15 – 65 IU / L
C à 70 – 150 IU / L
|
|
|
400 |
| CALCIUM |
A à 8.5 – 10.5 mg / dl
C à 9.5 – 11.0 mg /dl
|
8.5 |
|
|
| PHOSPHORUS |
A à 2.5 – 4.5 mg / dl
C à 2.5 – 5.5 mg / dl
|
2.1 |
|
|
| |
A à Adult. C à Child,
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Also see Radiology in Rickets
Last updated on 6-11-2000
