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Prostatic Specific Antigen (PSA), Total

Important Note

PSA Total Screen - should be ordered for routine PSA checks (generally reimbursed 1x/year) EPIC# LAB5406

PSA Total - Diagnostic - should only be used for patients diagnosed with prostate issues that require more frequent monitoring. EPIC# LAB116

Performing Lab(s)

Memorial-Belleville & Memorial-Shiloh

Specimen Requirement (s)

Specimen:  plasma (preferred) or serum

Type: Container/Tube:  Mint green (LiHep) tube (preferred),  SST (gold or marble)  or plain red top

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume:  1 mL of plasma

 

Collection Instructions: Deliver to lab immediately.

Lab instructions: Testing must be performed within 24 hours of collection.

Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time

Sunday through Saturday

Hours: 24 hours

 

Turnaround Time:

STAT: No

Routine: less than 24 hours from receipt.

Transport and Stability

Transport temperature: Ambient to lab

Reference Range/Interpretive Data

 

Reference range - Interpretive Data

AGE SEX REFERENCE INTERVAL

0 minutes-150 years Female    None

0 minutes-49 years Male          None

50-59 years Male                      0-3.90 ng/mL

60-69 years Male                      0-5.40 ng/mL

70-79 years Male                      0-6.20 ng/mL

80-150 years Male                    0-6.20 ng/mL

 

The Roche PSA Total assay procedure was used. Results from 
different manufacturers or methods may not be comparable. 
Serial testing should be performed using the same method.
Current interpretive data last revised 05/05/22.