Test Code PSA Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), Plasma
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma/Serum
Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin)/SST
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolyzed or lipemic specimen.
Additional Information: Include patient’s age.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Reference Values
0.0-4.0 ng/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84153
Test Order Code
LAB116