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Laboratory Code
LAB117
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Not available |
| Refrigerate | 24 hours |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Panel Information
Panel includes the following tests:
- Prostate Specific Antigen, total
- Prostate Specific Antigen, free
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Alert/Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Reference Interval
| Prostate Specific Antigen, Total (PSA, Total) | |
|---|---|
| Male | ≤ 4.0 ug/L |
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).
Service Code
31231
LOINC Code Information
| Prostate Specific Antigen, Free (PSA, Free) | 83113-1 |
|---|---|
| Prostate Specific Antigen, Total (PSA, Total) | 83112-3 |
Update
Last updated 12/03/2025