Acid Phosphatase Total Serum
Test Mnemonic
ACIDPH
CPT Codes
- 84060 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
12173-1
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Frozen, Critical | Allow specimen to clot at room temperature. Separate serum from cells and transfer to standard aliquot tube. Freeze serum immediately. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen, Critical | Allow specimen to clot at room temperature. Separate serum from cells and transfer to standard aliquot tube. Freeze serum immediately. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: Unacceptable |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 month |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzymatic |
Reference Range
| Acid Phosphatase Total Serum | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 99 Years | Normal | 0.0 - 4.3 | U/L |
Special Info
CRITICAL FROZEN. Thawed or hemolyzed specimens will be rejected. This test is New York DOH approved.