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PSA Total+% Free

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This procedure does not provide serial monitoring. It is intended for one-time use only. For a complete test description, see Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), Free:Total Ratio Reflex (480772).


Test Code
480947


Alias/See Also
Free PSA; Free PSA Ratio


CPT Codes
84153, 84154

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)


Instructions
If tube other than gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.


Transport Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
Room temp/Refrigerate: 3 days; Frozen: 14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Citrate plasma specimen; improper labeling


Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Setup Schedule
M-F (1,3) SUN (2)




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.