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PSA Total, Screening
MessageProstate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in men in the United States, with an incidence of approximately one case for every ten men. It is also the second leading cause of cancer deaths among American men. A reliable test for detecting early stage prostate cancer, when the tumor is confined to the gland and effective treatment can be provided, can be of great value to the physician.
Test Code
PSAS
Alias/See Also
LAB3060331
CPT Codes
G0103
Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in an orange rapid clot serum separator tube (RCT)
Specimen Stability
Store centrifuged samples tightly stoppered at room temperature 15 - 30oC for no longer than eight hours. If the assay will not be completed within eight hours, refrigerate the samples at 2 - 8oC. If the assay will not be completed within 48 hours, or for shipment of samples, freeze serum at -20oC or colder.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Reference Range
| Sex | Age | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| M | 0 - 150 years | 0.05 - 4.00 ng/mL |
Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
