Acid Phophatase

Its’ Uses: Acid Phophatase is primarily used to diagnose and stage prostatic carcinoma and to monitor the efficacy of treatment.

Costs & Procedures: Please see the Blood Test Price List.

There is no fasting required for this blood test.

Interfering Factors: Falsely high levels of acid phospahatase may occur in males after a digital rectal examination.
Elevated levels of 25% - 50% may occur for up to 48 hours after prostate manipulation.

Drugs that may cause increased level of acid phosphatase include androgens, clofibrate and alglucerase.

Drugs that may cause decreased levels include fluorides, phosphates, oxalates, heparin and alcohol.

Diagnostic Significance:

Increased levels:

*   Prostatic Carcinoma
*  Benign Carcinoma
*  Prostatitis
*  Multiple Myeloma
*  Paget Disease
*  Hyperparathyroidism
*  Metastisis to the bone
*  Multiple Myeloma
*  Sickle Cell Crisis
*  Thrombosis
*  Lysosomal disorders
*  Renal disease
*  Liver disease, such as cirrhosis

Remarks: Because acid phosphatase is also found in high concentrations in seminal fluid, this test can be performed on vaginal secretions to investigate alleged rape.

What should I do next? Your results are your own. You may wish to bring them to your own GP or practitioner or you can arrange to see an ICIM medical doctor.