What does high Alkaline phosphatase mean

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Hello, I just had a routine blood test done, liver function test showed a high Alkaline Phosphatase level of 694, the report says that the normal level is between 35 to 104. What does such a high level mean for me? What next steps would you recommend?

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Dr. Ganapathi S Kini Gastroenterologist 19 yrs exp Thane · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ganapathi S Kini

Gastroenterologist 19 yrs exp Thane

Please get an Ultrasound (USG) of the abdomen and pelvis (preferably after overnight fasting). Please consult a local gastroenterologist too.