Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), Free and Total
Order Name
PSA FREE
Test Number: 2001575
Revision Date 05/28/2021
Test Number: 2001575
Revision Date 05/28/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Free PSA
|
Chemiluminescence Assay | 10886-0 |
|
Total PSA
|
Chemiluminescence Assay | 2857-1 |
|
% Free PSA
|
Calculation | 12841-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (1) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Frozen |
| Instructions | Collect prior to biopsy, prostatectomy, prostatic massage or digital rectal exam. Allow 30min. for specimen to clot. Separate Serum from cells/gel within 3 hours of collection. Freeze if testing will not be completed within 24 hours. Specimen stability: Room temperature N/A; Refrigerated 24hrs; Frozen 1mo. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 2-4 Days |
| CPT Code(s) | 84153, 84154 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |