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HelpTest Code PSAT Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
Additional Codes
| Epic ID | LAB116 |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container: SST, serum red top tube
Also Acceptable Collection Container: lithium herparin green top tube or EDTA purple top tube @ Allen
Collection Information:
Collect 1.0 mL of Lithium heparinized plasma or serum.
Serum or plasma must be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Refrigerated | 5 days | X |
Performing Lab
Allen Hospital Laboratory
Marshalltown Laboratory
Methodology
Roche ECLIA Sandwich Priniciple
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
2 hours
Reference Ranges
Male 0-40 years: <2.00 ng/mL
Male 41-50 years: <2.50 ng/mL
Male 51-60 years: <3.50 ng/mL
Male 61-70 years: <4.50 ng/mL
Male 71-80 years: <6.50 ng/mL
Male 81+ years: No reference range
CPT Code Information
84153