A male patient's prostate-specific antigen level was 2 ng/mL. However, the patient was diagnosed with prostate cancer. What additional laboratory test was done to determine this diagnosis?
1. acid phosphatase
2. albumin
3. bilirubin
4. calcium
Correct Answer: 1
The acid phosphatase level will be elevated in prostate cancer. The albumin level will be decreased in malnutrition and metastatic liver cancer. Bilirubin will be elevated in liver and gallbladder cancer. Calcium will be elevated in bone cancer and ectopic parathyroid hormone production.
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