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HelpTEST ID PSA PROSTATE-SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (PSA)
Performing Laboratory
NRLS-Core Chemistry
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Gold Serum Gel
Acceptable: Red Top
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
Serum gel tubes should be fully clotted and centrifuged within 3 hours of collection.
Red-top tubes should be fully clotted, centrifuged and aliquoted within 3 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated(preferred) | 24 hours |
| Ambient | 3 hours | |
| Frozen | 5 months |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided