Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), Ultrasensitive
Order Name
ULTRA PSA
Test Number: 3602325
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 3602325
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), Ultrasensitive
|
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.7) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.7) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.7 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, OR green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Do NOT use oxalate, EDTA, or citrate plasma. Specimen Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Specimen Collection: If a red-top tube or plasma tube is used, transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Special Instructions: PSA sampling should not be performed for at least six weeks after prostatic biopsy. This test is intended for use as an aid in the management of patients following surgical or medical treatment for prostate cancer. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated : 7 days, Frozen: 14 days |
|||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2-3 Days |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 140731 |
| CPT Code(s) | 84153 |
| Internal Comments | 5/15/17 updated spec processing and stability. - JK 2/22/22 Updated stability - SN |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |