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HelpTest Code LAB116 Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Diagnostic, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Cobas ECLIA electrochemiluminescence
Note: This test should be ordered as follow-up testing from LAB5406 Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Screen, Serum.
Results from different manufacturers or methods may not be comparable. Serial testing should be performed using the same method.
Literature References:
Package Insert: Total (free + complexed) PSA - Prostate-specific antigen. PSA. Roche Corporation. 04/2015
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint Green
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: results available 2-4 hours of receipt
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84153
Reference Values
| Age | Sex | Reference Interval |
| 0 minutes-150 years | Female | None |
| 0 minutes-49 years | Male | None |
| 50-59 years | Male | 0 - 3.9 ng/mL |
| 60-69 years | Male | 0 - 5.4 ng/mL |
| 70-79 years | Male | 0 - 6.2 ng/mL |
| 80-150 years | Male | 0 - 6.2 ng/mL |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Tube: Red Top (Serum)
Analyte Stability:
See Analyte Stability Chart in Special Instructions.
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core lab. Processed by automated line and delivered to Cobas 8000 for anaylsis. Original specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.
Test performed in Ambulatory Cancer Building Lab. Centrifuge sample and deliver to the Cobas. Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days.
Special Instructions
LOINC Code Information
| Name | LOINC Code |
| Prostate-Specific Antigen Diagnostic, Serum | 2857-1 |