PSA, Total Monitoring

Orderable EAP code:

LAB00578

Billable EAP Codes:

80002091 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.

Comments:

Do not use for initial prostate cancer screening; preferred test is the PSA, screening assay in conjunction with digital rectal exam. May be used to monitor disease after radical prostatectomy. PSA values following treatment for prostate cancer are dependent on treatment modality.

Synonyms:

Prostate Specific Antigen, Monitoring
PSA Total Monitoring