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