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1261. Prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP)
Description
Prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP) is an enzyme produced by the prostate gland. Its levels rise sharply in prostate cancer. This test is used to monitor treatment and detect recurrences and metastases. It is recommended in combination with PSA.
When and who needs the test?
- if prostate cancer is suspected (in combination with PSA);
- to monitor the effectiveness of prostate cancer therapy;
- for the early detection of recurrences or metastases (especially bone metastases);
- as part of an expanded diagnostic workup for liver, kidney, and skeletal diseases;
- in hematology – as part of a leukemia or myeloma screening;
- as part of a comprehensive diagnostic workup for breast carcinoma (as an additional marker).
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach;
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...