Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Build info

Synonyms

  • PSA
  • PROSTATIC
  • LAB116

Short Name

PSA

Procedure Master Number

LAB116

Procedure ID

880

Clinical Info

Quantitative assay for total (free + complexed) PSA as an initial screening test for prostate cancer in conjunction with digital rectal exam.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of serum

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

1 Day Room Temperature
5 Days Refrigerated
6 months Frozen

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday, continuously

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

84153

PDM

5302500

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN PSA PSA Prostate Specific Antigen