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Test Code 4020149 PSA Total Screening

Important Note

This test should be ordered when ICD Code Z12.5 is used.

Note: An erroneously elavated PSA level can be observed if the specimen is collected following a digital rectal examination, needle biopsy, or transurethral resection.

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL serum or plasma

NOTE: Serum/plasma should be separated from cells with in 4 hours of collection.

Container

PST (light green top) tube or SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube

Minimum Volume

50µL

Stability

8 hours refrigerated

May be frozen at -20° for longer storage

Analytical Time

Same day

Reject Due To

Incorrectly stored sample

Incorrectly labeled sample

Sample Retention Time

7 days

CPT Code

G0103

Method

Enzyme Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

Springfield Hospital Laboratory