PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN, FREE & TOTAL

Test Code

LAB8014

CPT Codes
84154, 84153

Includes

Free PSA
Total PSA

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (SST)

Serum is the only acceptable sample type; DO NOT SEND PLASMA

Patient Preparation
Test should be drawn PRIOR to prostatic manipulation suchs as digital rectal exam, prostatic message, transrectal ultrasound, and prostatic biopsy.

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells.

Transport Container

Transfer tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days
Frozen up to 5 months

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis

Methodology
EIA by Chmiluminescence

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

As received; STAT testing is not available

Report Available

Same day received

Reference Range

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

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.