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HelpTest ID BLOD0594 PSA, TOTAL
AKA
Prostatic Specific Antigen
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Specimen must be collected before (or 72 hours after) any manipulation of the prostate.
This test requires its own frozen aliquot.
PSA cannot be an add-on test due to short room temperature stability.
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia. Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 24 hours | |
| Frozen | >24 hours | Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
CPT
84153
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji, Rapid City
Coverage Limitations
This test has limited coverage – If applicable, please submit
Report Available
1 - 3 days