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HelpTest Code 2500308 PSA DIAGNOSTIC (NOT FOR ROUTINE SCREEN)
Specimen Requirements
1.0 mL Serum
Specimen Stability Information
4 days 2-8°C
Reference Values
| PSA (ng/mL) | |
| Age | |
| < 40 years | 0.03-1.4 |
| 40-50 years | 0.03-2.0 |
| 51-60 years | 0.03-3.1 |
| 61-70 years | 0.03-4.1 |
| >70 years | 0.03-4.4 |
Useful For
Evaluating patients with documented prostate problems in whom multiple prostate-specific antigen tests may be necessary per year
Monitoring patients with a history of prostate cancer as an early indicator of recurrence and response to treatment
Not to be used for routine annual screening.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT
84153
LOINC
2857-1
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence