Test Code

• 3810

Test Synonym

• Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), Ultrasensitive

Minimum Volume

• 0.8 mL

Specimen Requirements

• Serum

Container

• Serum Separator Tube, Plain Red Top Tube

Storage

• Refrigerated

Turn Around Time

• 5 days

CPT Codes

• 84153
  *The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are provided for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the responsibility of the billing entity. Please direct any questions regarding the CPT coding to the payer being billed.

Special Instructions

• PSA sampling should not be performed for at least six weeks after prostatic biopsy. This test is intended for use as an aid in the management of patients following surgical or medical treatment for prostate cancer. Values obtained with different assay met

Additional Information

• If red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.

Specimen Stability

• AMBIENT: 7 days REFRIGERATED: 7 days FROZEN: 14 days