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Test Code 0202812 Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), Total, Serum, Diagnostic

Methodology

Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay
 

Performing Laboratory

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum only

Collection Container/Tube: Gold (gel separator) or Red (plain)

Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Allow serum tubes to clot completely. This may take up to 30 minutes.

2. Remove sample from cells by pipetting.

3.  Indicate on request form if test is for screening or diagnostic/monitoring purposes.

 

Reject Due To:

Plasma submitted

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated - ASAP

>24 hours:  Frozen

Reference Values

0.0-4.0 ng/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84153 - diagnostic/monitor
G0103 - screen