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0020544
Acid Phosphatase, Total, Serum
ACS
Ordering Recommendation
Total acid phosphatase (AP) activity may be useful when evaluating for prostate cancer, Paget's disease, hyperparathyroidism with skeletal involvement, and Gaucher's disease since elevations in AP activity occur in these conditions.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plain red.
Specimen Preparation
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Transfer 1.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma. Non-frozen specimens. Hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month
Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic Assay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-2 days
Reference Interval
0.0-4.3 U/L
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
84060
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0020544 | Acid Phosphatase, Total, Serum | 12173-1 |
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Aliases
Acid Phosphatase, Total, Serum
