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Prostatic Acid Phosphatase

Order Code
004747
CPT
84066
Test Details
Synonyms

Acid Phosphatase, Prostatic

TAT

7 days

Methodology

Immunochemiluminometric (ICMA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Old tumor marker for prostate cancer. Rarely used today.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Do not use acid phosphatase transport tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 180 days
Order Code
004747
CPT
84066
Test Details
Synonyms

Acid Phosphatase, Prostatic

TAT

7 days

Methodology

Immunochemiluminometric (ICMA)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Old tumor marker for prostate cancer. Rarely used today.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Do not use acid phosphatase transport tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen 180 days