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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | Send the sample to the laboratory immediately |
| Refrigerate: | 24 hours |
| Frozen: | 6 months |
Reference Interval
| PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN, TOTAL (PSA, TOTAL) | |
| Male | ≤4.0 ug/L |
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Service Code
31231
Update
Last updated 23/05/2024
Updated on Methodology, Panel information.
Panel Information
Profile includes the following tests:
- PSA, Total (PSA)
- PSA, Free (FPSA)
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | NA |
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)
Special Instructions
Draw before rectal examination or biopsy procedure