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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

CPT Code(s)

84153

HCPCS code: G0103

CMS National Coverage Policy - PSA

Panel Components

N/A