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Test Code PSASC Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), Total, Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

LAB5180    SCREENING

LAB5706    DIAGNOSTIC

Methodology

Useful for aiding in the detection of early-stage prostate cancer and for indicating tumor recurrence and response to therapy for patients with a history of prostate cancer.

Performing Laboratory

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry

 

CPT: PSA screen G0103

CPT: PSA diagnostic 84153

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions:

Note:

1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum

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

Specimen: 1 mL of serum

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions:

Note:

1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Values

Less than 4.0 ng/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday