Types

• PAP is a member of the group of acid phosphatases (an enzyme found primarily in men in the prostate gland and semen) to determine the health of the prostate gland. Prostate dysfunction results in the release of PAP into the blood. 
• High concentrations are found in the prostate gland. Significant amounts are also found in platel...

Description

• < 3.5 ng/ml

When to get Tested

Elevated Level

• Prostate cancer
• Prostate cancer that has spread outside the prostate (particularly to bone)
• Decreased blood flow to prostate
• Pagets disease
• Thrombophlebitis
• Gauchers disease
• Physical stimulation of the prostate ( Colonoscopy , Enemas , Prostate examination )
• Prostatitis

Decreased Level