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HelpTest Code PSA SCR Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Screen, Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay Sandwich Assay
If patient has diagnosis or history of prostate cancer, order #PSA DIAG “Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Diagnostic, Plasma or Serum.”
Performing Laboratory
Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus/Parkway Campus
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s). Spin down and
send 0.5 mL of lithium heparin plasma refrigerated.
Note: 1. Indicate patient’s age and
plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin
down and send 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated.
Note: 1. Indicate patient’s age and
serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
≤59 years: ≤3.89 ng/mL
60-70 years: ≤5.40 ng/mL
≥70 years: ≤6.22 ng/mL
Plasma or serum markers are not specific for malignancy, and values may vary by method.
Note: When age is not supplied, the results cannot be flagged as high or low.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
G0103