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PSA, Total (2.5 ng/mL cutoff)

Test Code
15119


CPT Codes
84153

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Do not collect specimen after a transrectal biopsy, results may be falsely elevated.


Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day


Reference Range
Male ≤2.50 ng/mL
Female Not established


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




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.