Test ID BLOD0594 PSA, TOTAL
AKA
Prostatic Specific Antigen
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold (SST Serum) Tube
Centrifuge within 3 hours if reflex to Free PSA is ordered.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume |
500 µL serum |
Minimum Volume |
150 µL serum |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | N/A | |
Refrigerated | 24 hours | Preferred for Transport <24 hours |
Frozen | >24 hours | Preferred for Transport >24 hours |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Core Lab
CPT
84153