Test Overview
Method
Chemiluminescent Immunometric Assay
Result Included
Prostatic Acid Phosphatase,S
Aliases/Synonyms
Acid Phosphatase; Prostatic Isoenzyme; ELISA PAP
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumFemale Specimens:Please include a comment confirming that the test is ordered on a female patient.
Non-interfaced clients should specify the Test ID PACP to order this test.
A similar test is available at a different lab but for male specimens only: Prostatic Acid Phosphatase (Quest), Serum.
Containers
Preferred Containers
Red top (no additive)
Acceptable Containers
Gold top (SST)
Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Patient Preparation
For 12 hours before specimen collection, do nottake multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins. Biotin may interfere with this assay and yield incorrect results.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send sample cold or frozen.
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 7 days | 180 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hemolysis | Gross |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
8 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Prostatic Acid Phosphataseng/mL≤ 2.1
Referral Location
Out-of-Country
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACP | Prostatic Acid Phosphatase, S | 64684 | ng/mL |
Test Version
Last Updated
2022-10-26