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HelpTest ID 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.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.
Secondary ID
9284Useful 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
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Reporting Name
Prostate-Specific Ag Diagnostic, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 180 days |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
84153
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA | Prostate-Specific Ag Diagnostic, S | 83112-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA | Prostate-Specific Ag Diagnostic, S | 83112-3 |