Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), Total and Free

Additional Information:


EPIC Test Name: PSA TOTAL AND FREE

CPT Code(s):


84153
84154

Collection Procedure:


Collect specimen in SST tube. Allow to clot. Centrifuge and store refrigerated. Transport to lab.

Specimen Requirements:


Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: SST
Sample Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL (Repeat testing is not possible with this specimen volume.)
Storage: Refrigerate
Stability (collection to time of analysis/testing):

  • Refrigerated: 24 hours
  • Frozen: 1 year

Methodology:


Chemiluminescent immunometric assays

Reported:


1-3 days

Reference Values:


PSA, free: ≤ 0.7ng/mL
PSA, total: 0.00-4.00 ng/ml