Test Directory
4220 PSA (3rd Generation)
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-SST
7 days 2-8° C
<4.0 ng/mL
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Method
Immunchemiluminometric
Schedule
Mon-Sat
Turn-Around Time
24 hrs
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Clinical Utility
Although there is currently no consensus about using PSA tests to screen for prostate cancer, PSA is used to screen asymptomatic and symptomatic men for prostate cancer. To help determine the necessity for a biopsy of the prostate, to monitor the effectiveness of therapy.
CPT Codes
84153
