Prostate Specific Antigen Screening

Orderable EAP code:

LAB00601

Billable EAP Codes:

80002097 x 1

CPT Codes:

84153 x 1

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 12 Hours
Urgent: N/A

Test Schedule:

Daily, 8 am to 8 pm.

Units:

ng/mL

Specimen Requirements:

4.0 mL blood in a Gold Serum Separator or RED top tube.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

1.0 mL blood in a Gold Serum Separator or RED top tube.

Reference Range:

Up to 49 years: less than or equal to 2.5 ng/mL
49 up to 59 years: less than or equal to 3.5 ng/mL
59 up to 69 years: less than or equal to 4.5 ng/mL
69 years and older: less than or equal to 6.5 ng/mL

Comments:

Preferred initial screening test for prostate cancer in conjunction with digital rectal exam.

Synonyms:

PSA Total Screening

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