| ENZYMES | ||
| Other Test Name | : | ACP |
| Special Instruction | : | – No fasting. – Blood should be drawn three days following a rectal examination, prostate massage, or urine catheterization. – In a satellite tube, place 1 drop (30uL) of stabilizing agent and 1mL of serum then mix well. |
| Specimen Requirements | : | Specimen: Serum Volume: 3mL Minimum Volume: 1mL Container: Red or Gold tube |
| Stability Requirements | : | Causes for Rejection: – Quantity not sufficient – Improperly labeled specimen – Improper collection tube used Room Temperature: 8 Days (With Stabilizing Reagent) 2 Hours (Without Stabilizing Reagent) Refrigerated: 8 Days (With Stabilizing Reagent) 8 Hours (Without Stabilizing Reagent) Freezer: 4 Months (With Stabilizing Reagent) 1 Day (Without Stabilizing Reagent) |
| Test Details | : | Use: An enzyme that works in an acidic environment to hydrolyze phosphate esters.- Acid phosphatase testing is used to assess therapy efficacy and determine whether prostate cancer has metastasized, or spread to other areas of the body. Methodology: Colorimetric |
