ACID PHOSPHATASE, PROSTATIC
| This test is used to identify local or distant metastasis from prostatic carcinoma. It is increased in 60-75% patients with bone metastasis, 20% patients with extension into periprostatic soft tissue without bone involvement & 5% patients with carcinoma confined to the gland |
Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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Report Delivery : Daily |
ACID PHOSPHATASE, PROSTATIC
| Test Code | A-004 |
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| Test Description | **ACID PHOSPHATASE, PROSTATIC |
| Clinical Category | PROSTATE GLAND DISORDERS |
| Sample | 2 mL (0.5 mL min) serum |
| Method/Technology | Spectrophotometry |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |