FREE PSA
PSA Free
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2367
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
Obtain sample for PSA testing prior to procedures involving manipulation of the prostate.
Patient Preparation: For 12 hours before specimen collection do not take multivitamins or dietary supplements containing biotin (vitamin B7), which is commonly found in hair, skin, and nail supplements and multivitamins.
Container Type:
Serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.75 mL
Specimen Processing:
Centrifuge and aliquot serum within 3 hours of collection.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Refrigerated - 72 hours
Frozen (preferred) - 90 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross hemolysis and gross icterus
CPT Codes:
84154 - Free PSA (B) (EAP 30032052)
84153 - Total PSA (EAP 30032051)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Method:
sandwich electrochemiluminescent immunoassay
Test Includes:
PSA Free request includes a PSA Free, PSA Total, and their ratio