PSA

Test Code

PSA

Alias/See Also

Prostatic specific antigen
PSA,PLASMA
Chemistry

Preferred Specimen

Gold Top Tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Light Green Top Tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (2-8°C): 24 hours.
Separate if not tested within this time and freeze at -20°C or colder.

Methodology
Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay

Setup Schedule

M-F

Report Available

TAT 1 - 3 days

Limitations

PSA plasma test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by VA West Roxbury Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA asqualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

Reference Range

0 - 4.0 ng/mL

Clinical Significance

Elevated serum PSA concentrations have been reported in men with prostate cancer, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and inflammatory conditions of the prostate.

Performing Laboratory
Test performed in these BACL Chemistry Labs
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek, West Roxbury 857-203-5973
Alternate contact Diane Robert BR 774-826-2294
Alternate contact Bhumikaben Patel Bedford 781-687-2976

Last Updated: August 6, 2021

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