PSA, Total
| Specimen | Plasma |
| Container Type | Green Top Tube
|
| Stability | 7 days |
| Turnaround Time | 1-3 days |
| Methodology | Chemiluminescence
PSA assay was performed using the Siemens Centaur Chemiluminescent Sandwich Immunoassay method. Values obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably. Results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease. |
| Reference Range | Males < 4.0 ng/mL
Females: Not Established |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8°C |
| Instructions | Do not collect specimen after a transrectal biopsy; results may be falsely elevated. |
| CPT Code | 84153 |
