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PSA

Message
CHEMISTRY


Test Code
PSA


Preferred Specimen
SERUM


Minimum Volume
2mLs


Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


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
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


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
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519



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