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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB117 |
| NBS code | LBC09488 |
| Service code | 31231 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
| Container: |
| Yellow Top |
Additional information: Draw specimen before rectal examination or biopsy procedure.
Processing Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hours
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 0.5mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Not available |
| Refrigerate | 24 hours |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Alert/Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
| Prostate Specific Antigen, Total (PSA, Total) | |
|---|---|
| Male | ≤ 4.0 ug/L |
Note: This test is performed on Abbott Alinity system (chemiluminescent immunoassay). Values obtained from this method should not be interpreted against another method as they may not be comparable. Results may be elevated in non-malignant conditions.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Useful in assessing the risk of prostate cancer in patients with borderline or moderately increased total PSA (4 - 10 ug/L).
Update
Last updated 27/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
| Prostate Specific Antigen, Free (PSA, Free) | 83113-1 |
|---|---|
| Prostate Specific Antigen, Total (PSA, Total) | 83112-3 |
Panel Information
Panel includes the following tests:
- Prostate Specific Antigen, total
- Prostate Specific Antigen, free