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HelpTest Code RMCPSADIAG Prostate Specific Antigen, Diagnostic*
Methodology
Manufacturer: Siemens
Methodology: Siemens Vista Loci®, Advanced Chemiluminescent, Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Light green plasma gel tube
Acceptable: Gold top, serum gel
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Send blood in original tube.
2. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated, 48 hours. Freeze for longer storage.
Mayo will accept a gold top gel tube, spun and refrigerated for 5 days. Order Mayo PSA
Reference Values
Males: 0-4 ng/mL
Females: no established reference values
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Analytical Time:
1 day
Available Stat
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT 84153
LOINC 2857-1
Order Code: RMCPSADIAG
Result Code: RMCL800369
Result Name: PSA Diagnostic