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Test Code LAB6086 Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Screen, Serum

Intended Use

Used for routine screening of patients

Methodology

Immunoenzymatic Assay

Performing Laboratory

RCH

Specimen Requirements

Required: Serum

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

Specimen Volume:  1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1mL)

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

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 24 hours

Frozen: -20C for 5 months

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

G0103