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4K Score Kit Test*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as 4K Score Kit Test

Specimen can only be collected Monday to Thursday (see next statement).

Thursday collections are only before noon and only at the 160 Allen St. draw station.

This kit is a blood test for assessing the risk of aggressive prostate cancer.

All testing and results are performed by OPKO Health Companies. Results do not return to the RRMC laboratory. 

Must be a current patient of Marble Valley Urology.

Performing Laboratory

OPKO Health Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube: Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Order Verification: Check requisition to confirm 4K Score is ordered only.

Collection Instructions:

1. Draw minimum 4mL into one Serum Separator Tube (SST). For your convenience, if applicable, a second SST has been provided in this kit for additional tests ordered.

2. FIll tube, invert gently 5 times to mix clot activator with blood.

3. Record the patient's name and date of birth on each tube, and the patient's information on the requisiton form..

4. Let stand for a minimum of 30 minutes in a vertical position. Dense clot will form.

5. Centrifuge at FULL SPEED (between 1100 and 1300g) for 10 minutes for swing-head units or 15 minutes for fixed angle units. Barrier will form, separating serum specimen from clot.

6. Place the labeled specimen tube(s) back into the original foam holder, place into the main pocket of the biohazard bag and seal properly.

7. Insert all completed forms into the second pocket of the biohazard bag.

8. Place sealed biohazard bag into silver insulated cooler envelope.

9. Place cold pack into silver insulated cooler envelope with specimen and seal envelope. (NOTE: Cold packs must be kept frozen prior to use.)

10. Place the sealed cooler envelope back into the shipping box.

 

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Day(s) Performed

Collected only Monday to Thursday

Specimen Transport Instructions

For FedEx Service: Place the filled shipping box into the FedEx Clinical Pak and seal. Complete the FedEx label and attach it to the package. Call FedEx for pickup or drop at a local FedEx location. Ship the specimen box by FedEx Priority Overnight.

The sample will be rejected if any of the following items are missing:

  • Completed test requisition form signed by physician
  • Completed payment options on form
  • Specimin tube labeled with patient name and date of birth.

Days Specimen Collected

Monday to Thursday only

Kit Reordering Information

Additional Kits can be ordered from Customer Service at 1-833-457-2673