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Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
PSA


CPT Codes
84153

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Instructions
Draw blood in a PSA tube. Spin down.


Transport Container
PSA tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Reference Range
0.03-4.0 ng/mL


Clinical Significance
Elevated serum PSA concentrations are found in men with prostate cancer, benign prostatic hypotrophy (BHP), or inflammatory conditions of other adjacent genitourinary tissues.



Last Updated: September 3, 2010


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.