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Lab Test Dictionary

PSA, Total (5363)

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)


Synonyms

Prostate Specific Antigen

Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Standard TAT

3-6 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-2 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Do not collect specimen after a transrectal biopsy, results may be falsely elevated.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 28 Days

Test Volume Required

1 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL Serum


CPT Codes

84153


Revised

01-05-20

Initials

SL