Orderable Name PSA Prostate Specific Antigen-Diagnostic
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Requirements
1.0 mL
Container Type/Storage
SST
Serum / Refrigerate
Special Handling
Avoid Hemolysis
Methodology
This test was performed using Abbott’s chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA).
The concentration of PSA in a given specimen can vary when measured by assays from different manufacturers, due to differences in methods and reagent specificity.
Results determined by assays using different methods may not be comparable.
Routine Turnaround Time
Daily
Reference Range
Birth-59 years: 0.0-4.0 ng/mL
60-69 years: 0.0-5.0 ng/mL
>69 years: 0.0-6.0 ng/mL
CPT
84153