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Post by katiekat on Sept 22, 2008 21:24:10 GMT -5
I got the results from Sean's bloodwork today from the psych. He was concerned about one of the results which came back high. It was the Hepatic Function Panel-his alkaline phosphatase came back at 546 and normal is 100-400. He just told me to take the results to Sean's pediatrician and see if they are concerned. I cannot find any info to tell me if this is a little high or way high. He said sometimes it can be high if they are having a growth spurt. I don't want to keep giving him something that could potentially be damaging his liver. Anyone have any experience with this?
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Post by bugsmom on Sept 22, 2008 21:58:40 GMT -5
KK, I don't know anything about this...I wish I could help. Did the psych say what his concerns were. I would think that if he wanted you to take the results to his ped, he could at least give you a little insight to the results. I'm going to go see if I can find you some information.  |
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Post by charliegirl on Sept 22, 2008 22:23:51 GMT -5
I don't know anything about it either. If you called the ped's office and set up an appointment, would he be willing to advise you over the phone in the interim? I would hate to take him off something that has made such an improvement but if it is threatening his health, I would be worried too. What a rotten situation to find yourself in. You could check out Millermom's. I think you would have to join and ask the question but I bet someone there would know. You would probably get an answer tomorrow if you posted in the morning. The only way they wouldn't answer would be if no one knew anything about it and that isn't likely. www.adhdandldsupport.com/index.cgi?board=meds&action=post&thread=3495&page=1 |
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Post by jfla on Sept 23, 2008 7:24:23 GMT -5
Hi KK, Getting in to see Sean's pediatrician soon will alleviate anxiety about unknowns. At least that is what my husband always tells me when I worry about things like this. I did find a site which is a public resource on clinical lab testing. It offers info about ALP (Alkaline phosphatase). There you could ask a question and get an answer from a certified clinical lab scientist. Here is the link: www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/alp/glance.html Let us know what you find out. Regards |
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Post by anon4now on Sept 23, 2008 9:00:47 GMT -5
Hi Kk.
I looked up WebMD and they say a child's level can range from 30-300. And it's VERY Common for children's levels to be high because of bone growth because bones release ALP. I would think with such a huge range for kids, the elevated number of 546 may not be cause for alarm.
*And another site says levels for kids can be as high as 500.
Keep an eye on him for jaundice, nausea/vomitting and belly pain. Otherwise, just get into the doctors so they can do more tests to rule out everything in the mean time. I bet if they run the test again, the number will change and go down.
Good luck
Anon
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Post by katiekat on Sept 23, 2008 15:01:17 GMT -5
The doctor did not want to see him for an appointment. I just dropped off the paperwork the psych gave me and am waiting for a phone call from the ped.
Thanks for your help!
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Post by katiekat on Sept 24, 2008 12:39:53 GMT -5
Sean's ped. called and said that the bloodwork is fine. He said that is normal for a child because of bone growth. I am glad I don't have to worry about that anymore.
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Post by anon4now on Sept 24, 2008 14:27:12 GMT -5
 I know that can be so nerve wracking! I had my son tested for Celiac Disease and it took forever to get the results. You try not to freak but it's hard. Glad to hear the good news. Anon
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Post by charliegirl on Sept 24, 2008 18:33:11 GMT -5
I'm so glad to hear that. What a relief!  |
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Post by jfla on Sept 24, 2008 18:41:42 GMT -5
that is terrific!! |
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