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Prostate Gland Stimulation
Prostatic acid phosphatase test; Serum acid phosphatase; Male PAP test
Normal Values
Normal values vary from laboratory to laboratory. Please contact your laboratory or consult your health care provider for normal values.
What abnormal results mean
Abnormal PAP values can be obtained for many reasons. The most common reasons for abnormal PAP values include, but are not limited to:
- Prostate cancer
- Prostate cancer that has spread outside the...
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