A needle is inserted into the vein, and the blood is collected in an air-tight vial or a syringe. During the procedure, the tourniquet is removed to restore circulation. Once the blood has been collected, the needle is removed, and the puncture site is covered to stop any bleeding . Cotton or a bandage may be applied to the puncture site if there is any continued bleeding.
Many drugs affect the level of alkaline phosphatase in the blood.
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