Neutrophil alkaline phosphatase
(NAP)

• Sample type

plasma (sodium or lithium heparin)

• Uses

This test is done to confirm a number of different medical conditions, including certain types of anemia and leukemia.

• Precautions

1. Fasting for 6 hours.

2. Stop taking certain medications beforehand, including medications that can interfere with your test results.

• Interfering factors

Certain medicines may affect the test results such as:

1. Cortisone

2. Androgens

3. Anti-inflammatory medicines

4. Certain antibiotics

• Pre Analytical Errors.

Contamination from infusion route.

• Corrective action .

Save the sample from any contamination.

• Post analytical errors

1. Delayed reported.

2. Incorrect calculation.

• Corrective actions

Review the report before submitting it, but if the report is delivered to the patient must inform him of the right.