Prostatic Acid Phosphatase (PAP), Serum by EIA

Test ID: 

703104

CPT code:

84066

Synonyms:

• Acid Phosphatase, Prostatic

Clinical Use:

An adjunct in the evaluation of possible prostatic malignancy and useful in monitoring therapeutic progress.

Specimen Type:

Serum

Requested Volume: 

0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.2 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube; do not use acid phosphatase transport tube.

Collection:

If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube. Specimen should be free of hemolysis and lipemia.

Storage Instructions:

Refrigerate

Rejection Criteria:

Plasma specimen