Drugs that can interfere with ACP measurements include fluorides, oxalates, clofibrate, and alcohol. The physical and psychological preparation you can provide for this or any test or procedure depends on your child's age, interests, previous experience, and level of trust. How the Test will Feel When the needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing . This test is most often performed to determine whether you have prostate cancer , an abnormality of the prostate gland, or to follow the response of cancer to treatment.
Acid phosphatase is an enzyme in the lysosomes of cells throughout the body.
ACP is in especially high concentrations in the prostate. Prostatic dysfunction results in the release of ACP into the blood. Please read this Important notice . By using this service you accept the terms of our visitor agreement. Please read it .