Acid phosphatase is an enzyme found throughout the body,
but primarily in the prostate gland. Like all enzymes, it is needed to trigger
specific chemical reactions. Acid phosphatase testing is done to diagnose
whether prostate cancer has spread to other parts of the body (metastasized),
and to check the effectiveness of treatment. The test has been largely
supplanted by the prostate specific antigen test (PSA).
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