Prostatic Acid Phosphatase
| CPT Code(s): | 84066 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Specimen should be obtained before rectal examination, biopsy, prostatectomy or prostatic massage, since manipulation of the prostate gland may lead to elevated PAP levels persisting up to 24-48 hours. Collect:Serum separator tube. Specimen Preparation:Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Transfer 1 mL serum to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 3 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 6 months |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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