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* Elevated serum [[prostate-specific antigen]] (PSA) level | * Elevated serum [[prostate-specific antigen]] (PSA) level | ||
* Low [[red blood cell]] count | * Low [[red blood cell]] count | ||
* Elevated [[blood urea nitrogen]] (BUN) | |||
* Elevated serum [[creatinine]] | |||
* Elevated [[alkaline phosphatase]] (indicating metastasis to bone) | |||
* Elevated [[calcium]] ((indicating metastasis to bone)) | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of prostate cancer include elevated serum prostate-specific antigen level, low red blood cell count, elevated blood urea nitrogen, and elevated serum creatinine. Some patients may have elevated concentration of serum calcium and alkaline phosphatase, which is usually suggestive of bone metastases.
Laboratory findings
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of prostate cancer include:[1]
- Elevated serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level
- Low red blood cell count
- Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- Elevated serum creatinine
- Elevated alkaline phosphatase (indicating metastasis to bone)
- Elevated calcium ((indicating metastasis to bone))
References
- ↑ Diagnosing prostate cancer.2015 Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/prostate/diagnosis/?region=ab#Blood_chemistry_tests