Laboratory Services
Ultrasensitive PSA
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Ultrasensitive PSA
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|---|---|---|
| Synonym(s) |
Post Prostatectomy PSA, Third Generation, Ultrasensitive PSA |
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| Test ID |
PSAU
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| General Information |
Monitoring disease after radical prostatectomy. This test should not be used for initial prostate cancer screening. |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum |
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red, Li-heparin plasma, EDTA Plasma |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mL |
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| Stability |
5 days at 2‑8 °C, |
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| Methodology |
electrochemiluminescence immunoassay “ECLIA” |
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
84153 |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
35741-8 |
