PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN, FREE
Synonyms: | Free PSA |
Computer Code: | (FPSA) |
Specimen Collection: | 3 mL whole blood (red or gold top tube). |
Minimum Volume: | 3 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube. Centrifuge and refrigerate within 3 hours of blood draw. |
Reference Values: | Free PSA can not be ordered as an individual test. The PSA Differential must be performed for complete interpretation. See Addendum VI for interpretation. prostatespecificantigen.pdf |
Lab Code: | Chemistry |
Requisition: | C/H |
Test Frequency: | Daily |
Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
Stat TAT: | 60 min |
CPT Code(s): | 84154 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |