PSA, Total : 5363

Test Code
PSATTC or 5363


Alias/See Also
Prostate Specific Antigen


CPT Codes
84153

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


Transport Container
Specimen:
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature.


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


Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
1 day


Reference Range
Male ≤4.00 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.


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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.