Prostate Specific Antigen, Diagnostic*

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner and is equivalent to the PSA Diagnostic order that appears on the Laboratory Outreach Requisition.

This test is for males with a clinical history of prostate issues.

This assay is considered Ultrasensitive.

Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers or methods may not be comparable.

Rutland Regional Medical Center Laboratory

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube: Light green plasma gel tube

Specimen Fill Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Send blood in original tube.

2. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, centrifuge tube.

Refrigerated

Males: 0-4 ng/mL

Females: no established reference values

Daily

Analytical Time:

1 day

Available Stat

CPT 84153

LOINC 2857-1

Order Code: RMCPSADIAG

Result Code: RMCL800369

Result Name: PSA Diagnostic