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HelpTest Code PSA Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Diagnostic, Serum
Necessary Information
Include patient's age.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL serum
Collection Instructions:
1. For serum gel tubes, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
2. For red top tubes, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Additional Information: Free prostate-specific antigen (PSA) can only be added on within 72 hours of performing total PSA. Specimen must have been shipped frozen.
CMH COLLECTION: 2 mL in red gel vacutainer
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 180 days |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
Useful For
As an aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjunction with a digital rectal exam in men 50 years and older
As an aid in the prognosis and management of individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReporting Name
Prostate-Specific Ag Diagnostic, SMethod Name
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
84153