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CPOE Test Name
PSA Total
Synonyms
Prostatic Specific Antigen; PSA
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Requirements
Gold Top serum separator tube; 2 mL blood minimum
Causes for Rejection
Improper labeling; wrong tube; insufficient quantity
Reference Range
Males < 40 years 0 – 4 ng/mL
Males ≥ 40: 97% of population: 0 – 4 ng/mL
3% of population: 4 – 10 ng/mL
Interpretation
Persistent elevation of PSA following treatment or increase in a pretreatment PSA level is indicative of recurrent or residual disease.
Day(s) Performed
Monday - Friday
CPT / HCPCS Code
84153
Performing Lab
Core Lab AD 3301 721-2120