Prostate Specific Antigen
| Test Name | Prostate Specific Antigen |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | PSA |
| Specimen Type |
Serum |
| Collection Container | Yellow/SST 5.0mL |
| Container Information | |
| Collection Information | |
| Test Schedule | |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 1 Day |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes | Specimen requirements: 1 ml serum Test ordering is restricted to once every two weeks.
In patients receiving therapy with high Biotin doses ( >5mg/day), no samples should be taken until at least 8 hours after last biotin administration. |
| Storage and Transport |
Store refrigerated. |
| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Laboratory |
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