Method Name
Colormetric
Aliases
Prostate Specific Antigen; PSA, PSA
Specimen Required
one SST/gel tube
Specimen Minimum Volume
2.0 mL of blood
Specimen Stability Information
Centrifuged specimen stable for 48 hours refrigerated.
Special Instructions
The PSA assay should never be used as a screening test. PSA levels should not be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of disease; instead, they should be used in conjunction with other established diagnostic procedures.
Performing Laboratory
Monday – Saturday. Turn around time is 24 hours.
Reference Values
0.0 – 4.0 ng/mL