Definitions for "Acid Phosphatase"
Forensics]. An enzyme found in semen that works with certain reagents to allow forensic analysts to detect the presence of semen.
Enzyme produced only in the prostate. High levels may indicate the spread of prostate cancer. See "Prostatic Acid Phosphatase (PAP) Test".
Also called: acid phos, acid f, acid p’tase. A test of blood serum to detect a specific enzyme produced by several tissues, particularly the prostate. Acid phosphatase levels are elevated in 85% of cases with skeletal metastases, 60% of untreated cases, and 20% of localized cases. Usually ordered as a separate laboratory test. May also be ordered as prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP), a measure of acid phosphatase secreted by prostate gland cells specifically. Note: test results may be affected by recent prostatic massage or palpation; acid phosphatase level should be assayed before digital rectal examination. Normal range: varies according to method of processing the serum: 1.0 — 4 King Armstrong microns/dl 0.5 — 2 Bodansky or Gutman microns/dl 0 — 1.1 Shinowara microns/ml 0.1 — 0.73 Bessy Lowry microns/nk. 0.5 — 11.0 unit/L