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Test Code LAB116 Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)

Intended Use

Used to monitor advancing clinical stage in untreated patients, as well as assessing response  to therapy

Methodology

Immunoenzymatic Assay

Performing Laboratory

RCH

Specimen Requirements

Required: Serum

Container/Tube:  Plain, Red-top tube or Gold, serum gel tube

Specimen Volume:  1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1 mL)

Collection Instructions: Sample should be drawn before any prostate manipulation as this can cause a transient increase in serum PSA levels. Forward promptly.

 

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 24 hours

Frozen: -20 C for 5 months

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84153