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HelpTest Code PAPM Prostatic Acid Phosphatase, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | PACP |
| Epic ID | LAB1069 |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation: For 12 hours before specimen collection, patient should not take multivitamins or dietary supplements (eg, hair, skin, and nail supplements) containing biotin (vitamin B7).
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 180 days |
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Note:
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Automated Chemiluminescent Immunometric Assay
Useful For
Aiding in predicting recurrence after radical prostatectomy for clinically localized prostate cancer
Following response to androgen ablation therapy, when used in conjunction with prostate-specific antigen
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReference Values
≤2.1 ng/mL
CPT Code Information
84066