CPT/HCPCS
84153
Order Code
CH012
Turnaround Time
24-48 hours
Test Includes
Total PSA, reflexed Free PSA
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top)
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
.5 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Special Instructions
Separate serum from cells within four hours of collection. Transport Refrigerated.
Test Details
Methodology
See Individual Tests
Clinical Significance
See individual test
Reference Ranges
See Individual Tests
