Serum Alkaline Phosphatase

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-025286",
  "term": "Serum Alkaline Phosphatase",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "(Alkaline Phosphatase) is an enzyme normally present in certain cells within the liver, bone, kidney, intestine, and placenta. When cells are destroyed in those tissues, the enzyme leaks into the blood, and levels rise in proportion to the severity of the condition. Measurement of this enzyme is one way to evaluate the health of the liver.",
  "abbreviation": "SAP",
  "references": [
    "NIH AIDS Info Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/serum-alkaline-phosphatase/"
}