Prostate Specific Antigen
SoftLab Order Code
PSA
Epic Order Name
PROSTATE SPECIFIC AG (PSA)
Epic Order ID
LAB116
Laboratory
Raleigh
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Red/Black Speckle Top (Serum tube)
Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated 4 days
Causes for Rejection
Sample at room temp for greater than 3hrs, QNS, Hemolysis, Lipemia, Icterus, red cells not separated within 2 hours of collection.
Instructions
Serum should be separated from cells within two hours of collection.
CPT Codes
84153