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Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), Total

Test Code
PSAT


CPT Codes
84153

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Transport Container
Gold top tube/Serum Separator tube.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigerate.


Methodology
Microparticle Enzyme Immunoassay

Reference Range
0.0-4.0 ng/mL


Clinical Significance
PSA measurement is used as an aid in the detection of prostate cancer when used in conjuction whe digita rectal exam in men 50 years or older and as an adjunctive test to aid in the management of prostate cancer.




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.