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HelpTest Code LAB116 Prostate Specific Antigen Screening
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
As a screening aid in the detection of prostate cancer
Collect
Serum
Collection Device
Gold Top Tube
Collection Instructions
Specimens for PSA testing should be drawn prior to such prostatic manipulations as digital rectal exam (DRE), prostatic massage, transrectal ultrasound (TRUS), and prostatic biopsy.
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Refrigerated | 24 Hours |
| Frozen | 5 Months |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated or Frozen
Minimum Requirements
0.5 mL
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
| STAT | 1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Synonyms
PSA
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
7/14/25 ES