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Test Code LAB116 Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), Total

Specimen Requirement

1.0 mL serum; SST acceptable.

 

Avoid prolonged contact with red blood cells.

Grossly hemolyzed specimens are unsuitable for testing.

Specimen Stability

24 hours at 2-8° C 

If > 24 hours freeze at -20° C

Testing Schedule

Monday – Friday

Reference Range

0 - 4 ng/mL

Testing Department

Chemistry

Method

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)

CPT Code

84153

Additional Testing Locations

This test is also performed daily at the following Altru Clinics:

  • Crookston
  • Devils Lake

Please contact appropriate lab location for specific test information, as methodology varies by site.

Outpatient Turnaround Time

24 hours after receipt

Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time

60 minutes after receipt

Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time

4 hours after receipt