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The PAP test is a blood test that measures prostatic acid phosphatase (an
Alternative Names
Prostatic acid phosphatase test; Serum acid phosphatase; Male PAP test
How the test is performed
Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The...
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Prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP)
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Prostatic acid phosphatase test; Serum acid phosphatase; Male PAP test What the risks are Excessive bleeding Fainting or... Read more »
Prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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