Test Code PSAS Prostate Specific Antigen Scrn
Alias
PSA Diagnostic
Collection Method
Venous Collection
Container
Light Green Lithium Heparin tube
Instructions/Special Handling
None
Preferred Specimen
Light Green (Lithium Heparin) Plasma
Acceptable Specimes
- Serum
- Gold SST tube
- Red tube
- Plasma
- Light Green lithium heparin
- Lavender EDTA
Units
ng/mL
Reference Ranges
| Age (Males Only) | Reference Range |
| 0 minutes - 50 years | No range established |
| 50 years - 59 years | 0.000 - 3.900 ng/mL |
| 60 years - 69 years | 0.000 - 5.400 ng/mL |
| 70 years - 79 years | 0.000 - 6.200 ng/mL |
| >79 years | 0.000 - 6.200 ng/mL |
Critical Values
N/A
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis | N/A |
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
| Other | QNS, Contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient (15-25°C) | 2 days |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | 5 days |
| Frozen (-20°C) | 6 months |
Performing Site
Boone Health Laboratory
Performance Information
| Days/Times Performed | Daily 24/7 |
| Expected Turn around Time | Same day |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas - Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay |
Panel Components
N/A