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Test Code PSA Prostate Specific Antigen-Diagnostic

Specimen Type

Blood

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Container

Gold-SST
Serum/Refrigerate

Special Handling

Avoid Hemolysis

STAT Turnaround Time

45 Minutes

Routine Turnaround Time

4 Hours

Methodology

This test is performed using Abbott’s chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA).

 

The concentration of PSA in a given specimen can vary when measured by assays from different manufacturers, due to differences in methods and reagent specificity.
Results determined by assays using different methods may not be comparable.

Reference Range

0-59 Years: 0.000-4.000 ng/mL
60 Years-69 Years: 0.000-5.000 ng/mL
>69 Years: 0.000-6.000 ng/mL

CPT Code

84153