Tartrate resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) is a test performed on blood cells or bone marrow (biopsy) to confirm a diagnosis of hairy cell leukemia. This test can also be done on blood plasma to look for signs of bone breakdown.
Type 5b acid phosphatase test; TRAP test
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Source: First DataBank
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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