PanelORDER CODE P123Oncology

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), Total & Free.

Also known as PSA

FIRST, THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

At a glance.

None required.

Timing, specimen options and instructions reflect the source snapshot.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

3 listed components

Listed components come from the source record. Conditional reflex testing is only included where explicitly described by the laboratory.

FROM COLLECTION TO THE LAB

Specimen: Serum
Container: Serum Separator Tube (SST) – 1 ml serum.
Required volume: Serum Separator Tube (SST) – 1 ml serum.
Preparation: None required.
Collection instructions: Serum Separator Tube (SST) – 1 ml serum.
Storage: Refrigerated.
Stability: Serum samples are stable for 24 hours when stored at 2-8 °C. Specimens held for longer times (up to 5 months) should be frozen at -20°C or colder. Repeated freeze- thaw cycles have no effect on free PSA, total PSA, or percent free PSA. However, prompt refreezing of the thawed samples is recommended. At ACCU: Frozen: 1 week.
Rejection criteria: 1. Any sample that is mislabeled 2. Any sample without a test request 3. Any broken or damaged tubes 4. Plasma samples.

Technical information & codes

Codes are shown for identification from the source snapshot. Confirm current coding and billing information with the laboratory.