| 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 |
Method
Immunchemiluminometric
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Schedule
Mon-Sat
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Turn-Around Time
24 hrs
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
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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.
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CPT Codes
84153
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