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4K Prostate Score (Serum)
Test Code37941
CPT Codes
81539<br>Limited Access Code
Includes
Note: The 4K Score test is limited to patients over the age of 40.
Preferred Specimen
3 mL frozen serum collected from red-top serum separator tube (see instructions)
Instructions
**Specimen must be shipped within 24 hours of collection**
Fill tube, invert gently 5 times, let stand for minimum of 30 minutes, maximum of 1 hour, spin for 10-15 minutes. Pour the serum off into an ALIQUOT TUBE and, label with patient name. Freeze immediately.
Transport Container
Plastic Aliquot Tube
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen serum separator tube
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
FDA Status
This test was evaluated and its performance characteristics determined by BioReference Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such a clearance or approval is not necessary. The results reported for this procedure are for research use only. BioReference Laboratories is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high-complexity clinical testing.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 3-4 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
High Grade (Gleason 7+) Prostate Cancer Risk Evaluation.