Test directory: Prostatic Acid Phosphatase

Ordering Code 102
Test Name Prostatic Acid Phosphatase
Alias PAP
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Collection Instructions Obtain samples before any manipulation of the prostate (rectal exam, biopsy, prostatectomy) to prevent falsely elevated PAP levels.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 24 Hours
Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria Grossly hemolyzed, Received unfrozen at reference laboratory
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 2 Weeks
Methodology Immunoassay
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Prostatic Acid Phosphatase ALL ng/mL See report.