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HelpTest ID BLOD1596 PSA, TOTAL WITH REFLEX TO FREE PSA
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold (SST Serum) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Do not collect specimen after a transrectal biopsy, results may be falsely elevated.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.6 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 72 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 72 hours | |
| Frozen | 5 months | Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
4 - 6 days
Additional Information
Reflex Criteria: If Total PSA is between 4.0 - 10.0 ng/mL, then the Free PSA will be performed at an additional charge.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Inst San Juan Capistrano
CPT
84153 - Total PSA
84154 - Free PSA (Reflexed from Total PSA)