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PSA total

Loinc

Expected Turnaround

24 hours

Information

This immunoassay, a quantitative in vitro diagnostic test for total (free + complexed) prostate-specific antigen (tPSA) in human serum and plasma, is indicated for the measurement of total PSA in conjunction with digital rectal examination (DRE) as an aid in the detection of prostate cancer in men aged 50 years or older.

Collection Information

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence-immunoassay (ECLIA)

Limitations

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature:1 day Refrigerated: 5 days Frozen: 6 months

Alias

psa, total; PSA total; Total PSA; Prostate-specific Antigen, Total

Container Type

Serum, gel separator, SST

Minimum Volume

1 ML

Age Range

0 - 999

Sex

Generic

Units of Measure

ng/mL

Reference Range

- 4 ng/mL

Panic Range