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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.
Specimen should be centrifuged and separated within 2 hours of collection.
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.
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
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji, Rapid City
CPT
84153
Coverage Limitations
This test has limited coverage – If applicable, please submit