PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN
Name: PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN
Mnemonic: PSA
Container: Serum Separator, Plasma Separator
Handling: Volume: 1.0 ml serum or heparinized plasma
Centrifuge within 4 hours of collection
Stability: 8 hrs room temp, 5 days refrigerated, 6 mos frozen
Can be ordered to reflex free PSA if elevated.
Report is accompanied by a graph to track values.
Testing should be performed by the same methodology for tracking purposes.
Methodology: Methodology: ECLIA
Reported: Routine 1 day
CPT: 84153
Department: Main Lab
Units: ng/ml
Note: Due to the possibility of carryover, this test may not be added on to a previous order