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Test Code LAB2428 PSA Reflex to Free PSA

Important Note

A Total PSA will be performed. The normal range is </=4.00 ng/mL. 

If the Total PSA is greater than 4.000 ng/mL and less than or equal to 10.000 ng/mL, a reflex Free PSA will be ordered and done automatically.  If the Total PSA is not in that range, only the Total PSA will be performed.

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube.  (Gel tube is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 1.5 mL of serum refrigerated.

Normal Ranges

See Total and Free PSA

Codes

CPT: 84153

Methodology

Beckman Coulter Chemiluminescent Assay for DxI Analyzer

 

Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers for methods may not be comparable.