Test Code PSAS Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), Screening
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
1 light green plasma separator tube OR 1 red serum gel tube OR 1 plain, red-top tube (2 mL of serum). Centrifuge blood as soon as possible and send specimen frozen in plastic vial, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.
Reference Values
Males
0-39 years :0.00-2.00 ng/mL
40-49 years: 0.00-2.50 ng/mL
50-59 years: 0.00-3.50 ng/mL
60-69 years: 0.00-4.50 ng/mL
70-79 years: 0.00-6.50 ng/mL
>80 years: 0.00-7.20 ng/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Saturday