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85540 Wbc alkaline phosphatase

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: LAP score, leukocyte alkaline phosphatase

Measurement of leukocyte alkaline phosphatase (LAP) activity in white blood cells using histochemical staining and microscopy to assess neutrophil activation status.

Clinical Context

Differentiates chronic myeloid leukemia (low LAP) from leukemoid reaction (high LAP); largely replaced by cytogenetics and molecular testing.

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Specialties

Clinical PathologyHematologyOncology

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