Acid Phosphatase Total and Prostatic Fraction Serum
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The Acid Phosphatase Total and Prostatic Fraction Serum Test is a blood test that measures the levels of two related forms of the enzyme Acid Phosphatase (AP) in the blood:
Total Acid Phosphatase (TAP): Measures the activity of AP from all sources in the body.
Prostatic Acid Phosphatase (PAP) or Prostatic Fraction: Measures the activity of AP specifically originating from the prostate gland.
This test is primarily used in the context of prostate cancer management.
🔍 Key Components and Distinction
Acid Phosphatase is a broad group of enzymes found in lysosomes of many tissues (liver, spleen, bone, red blood cells, etc.), but its highest concentration in males is in the prostate.
The Prostatic Fraction is often measured by performing the AP assay in the presence of a chemical, L-tartrate, which specifically inhibits the activity of the prostatic fraction. The difference between the total activity (without inhibitor) and the residual activity (with inhibitor) yields the prostatic-specific fraction.
Total Acid Phosphatase (TAP): Measures the activity of AP from all sources in the body.
Prostatic Acid Phosphatase (PAP) or Prostatic Fraction: Measures the activity of AP specifically originating from the prostate gland.
This test is primarily used in the context of prostate cancer management.
🔍 Key Components and Distinction
Acid Phosphatase is a broad group of enzymes found in lysosomes of many tissues (liver, spleen, bone, red blood cells, etc.), but its highest concentration in males is in the prostate.
The Prostatic Fraction is often measured by performing the AP assay in the presence of a chemical, L-tartrate, which specifically inhibits the activity of the prostatic fraction. The difference between the total activity (without inhibitor) and the residual activity (with inhibitor) yields the prostatic-specific fraction.
The Acid Phosphatase Total and Prostatic Fraction Serum Test is a blood test that measures the levels of two related forms of the enzyme Acid Phosphatase (AP) in the blood:
Total Acid Phosphatase (TAP): Measures the activity of AP from all sources in the body.
Prostatic Acid Phosphatase (PAP) or Prostatic Fraction: Measures the activity of AP specifically originating from the prostate gland.
This test is primarily used in the context of prostate cancer management.
🔍 Key Components and Distinction
Acid Phosphatase is a broad group of enzymes found in lysosomes of many tissues (liver, spleen, bone, red blood cells, etc.), but its highest concentration in males is in the prostate.
The Prostatic Fraction is often measured by performing the AP assay in the presence of a chemical, L-tartrate, which specifically inhibits the activity of the prostatic fraction. The difference between the total activity (without inhibitor) and the residual activity (with inhibitor) yields the prostatic-specific fraction.
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