PSA, Total, Diagnostic

Test Code: TD_CH150

CPT Code(s): 84153

$26

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Prostate Specific Antigen

Test Includes

Total PSA

Methodology

Abbott Alinity chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

<=4.00 ng/mL

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

72 hours refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample and refrigerate. Note: samples should be collected prior to such prostate
manipulations as digital rectal exam (dre), prostate
massage, transrectal ultrasound (trus) and prostate biopsy.

Alternative Specimen

0.5 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow specimen to clot completely for 20 to 30 minutes prior to centrifugation. Centrifuge at 1,600 RCF for 10 minutes. Using a transfer pipette remove the serum and transfer to a transfer tube and clearly label as serum from a plain red top tube