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Test Code LAB116 Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)

Useful For

Monitoring progress and efficiency of therapy in patients with prostate carcinoma or receiving hormonal therapy

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Performing Laboratory

Bozeman Health Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), red top, or gold top

Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma or Serum Ambient 24 hours
  Refrigerated 5 days
  Frozen 6 months

Reference Values

0.00-4.00 ng/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84153