{"product_id":"acid-phosphatase-prostatic","title":"Acid Phosphatase (Prostatic)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Prostatic Acid Phosphatase (PAP) Test is a blood test used to measure the level of an enzyme known as prostatic acid phosphatase in the blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis enzyme is primarily associated with the prostate gland. Its levels may increase in certain prostate-related conditions. The test may be used as part of the clinical evaluation of prostate disorders, although it has largely been replaced by the PSA test for routine prostate cancer assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does This Test Check?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProstatic Acid Phosphatase (PAP) levels in blood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbnormal enzyme levels associated with prostate conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFindings that may support further evaluation of prostate disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clot or Serum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Quantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–3 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Laboratory – Clinical Biochemistry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatient Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirm fasting requirements with the laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInform your healthcare provider about medications and recent prostate-related procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the laboratory's specific sample collection instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelevant Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProstate Disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProstate Cancer Evaluation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertain Prostate-Related Abnormalities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProstatic Acid Phosphatase is not recommended as a standalone screening test for prostate cancer. PSA testing and other clinical investigations are commonly used for prostate assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResults should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional alongside symptoms, medical history and other relevant investigations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease confirm test availability and sample collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Pharmacy Global Pakistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68025769492732,"sku":"LAB-014","price":600.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.londonpharmacyglobal.com\/en-ae\/products\/acid-phosphatase-prostatic","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}