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HelpTest Code TPSA Prostate Specific Antigen, total
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 |
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
| Male | ≤ 4.00 ug/L |
|---|
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Tumour marker of prostate cancer.
Increased levels are seen in benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostatitis.
Service Code
31232
Update
Last updated 12/03/2025
Laboratory Code
LAB116
LOINC Code Information
83112-3