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