Prostate cancer laboratory studies

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Syed Musadiq Ali M.B.B.S.[2]

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## Overview[edit | edit source]

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 creatinine. Some patients may have elevated concentration of serum calcium and alkaline phosphatase, which is usually suggestive of bone metastases.

## Laboratory findings[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

1. ↑ Diagnosing prostate cancer.2015 Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/prostate/diagnosis/?region=ab#Blood_chemistry_tests

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