Prostatic Acid Phosphatase
Test Mnemonic
PAP
CPT Codes
- 84066 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
20420-6
Aliases
- PAP
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen | Centrifuge, aliquot and freeze ASAP. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 3 hours |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 24 hours |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 6 months |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA) |
Reference Range
| Prostatic Acid Phosphatase | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 0.0 - 3.5 | ng/mL |
Special Info
Centrifuge, aliquot and freeze ASAP.
Clinical Info
Evaluation and monitoring of patients with prostatic carcinoma. Benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate massage, and prostatic infarction may result in elevated PAP concentrations.