Acid Phosphatase (PAP) - SDL

Test Information

Name: Acid Phosphatase (PAP)

Code: N5540-QD

Sample Type: Serum

Turnaround Time (TAT): 15 days

Preparation & Notes

Methodology Immunoassay (IA) Reference Range(s) Adult Male <2.8 ng/mL Alternative Name(s) PAP Male,Male PAP Preferred Sample(s) 1 mL serum Minimum Volume 0.5 mL Collection Instructions Samples must be obtained before rectal examination, biopsy, prostatectomy or prostatic massage, since manipulating the prostate gland may lead to elevated PAP levels persisting up to 24-48 hours. Specimens must be frozen if received by the laboratory >24 hours after collection. Transport Container Transport tube Transport Temperature Frozen Specimen Stability Frozen