Order Code PSA DX Prostate Specific Ag Diagnostic
Additional Codes
Epic Order ID LAB2283IA
Sub activity Type
Chemistry
Collection tube
Green Li PST
SST
Specimen Type
Plasma
Serum
Minimum Volume
0.6 ml
Stability
2 days at 2-8°C
8 hours at room temp (20-23°C)
8 hours at 2-8°C (Oelwein)
Clinical Significance
Elevated serum PSA concentrations have been reported in men with prostate cancer, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and inflammatory conditions of the prostate.
Reference Range
Cedar Falls: 0.040 - 4.000 ng/mL
Oelwein: 0.013 - 4.00 ng/mL
Waterloo: 0.040 - 4.000 ng/mL