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Test Code PSA Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), Serum or Plasma

Methodology

Chemiluminometric Immunoassay

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)

Acceptable: Serum Gel

 Draw blood, spin down within 2 hours of draw and send 1 mL  of plasma or serum.
Note:  Include patient’s age on request form.

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Plasma (lithium heparin) or Serum

RT, spun

24 hours
  Refrigerated

5 days

 

Reference Values

 

Age

ng/mL

0 – 59 years

< 3.9

60 – 70 years

< 5.4

> 70 years

< 6.2

 

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Icterus

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

84153

Secondary ID

HHA226

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

LOINC Coding

Test Name LOINC Code

Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), Serum or Plasma

2857-1