Test Name
PSA, Total
Specimen Type & Acceptability
Serum
2 days refrigerated
General Use
Indicated for the measurement of serum PSA in conjunction with Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) as an aid in the detection of prostate cancer in men aged 50 years and older and as an aid in the management (monitoring) of patients with prostate cancer.
CPT Code(s)
84153
Special Instructions
Let clot for 10-20 minutes. After the sample is fully clotted, centrifuge the sample. Verify complete separation of cells and serum and refrigerate.
Container/Tube Type
Volume
1 mL Min. vol. = 500 ul
Suggested Tube Types
Description
Typical Volume
Gold Top Serum Separator Tube (SST)
⋜ 5 mL
Tiger Top Serum Separator Tube (SST)
^For larger volume tests
> 5 mL
Red Top Tube (No additive)
⋜ 5 mL
EDTA Whole Blood
3 mL
3.2 % Sodium Citrate Whole Blood
2.7 mL
Lithium Heparin Plasma Separator Tube
⋜ 5 mL