Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Total
Order Name
PSA EQ
Test Number: 2012225
Revision Date 05/28/2021
Test Number: 2012225
Revision Date 05/28/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Total
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Chemiluminescence Assay | 2857-1 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Remove Serum from cells/gel and freeze if testing will be delayed >24hrs (or w/in 3 hours if testing PSA Free) Stability: Ambient 1 day. Refrigerated 7 days. Frozen > 7 days. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for screening for prostate cancer. Useful for monitoring patients with a history of prostate cancer. |
| CPT Code(s) | 84153 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |