Laboratory Medicine Program

Prostatic specific antigen (PSA), total
(PSA, total)

Clinical Decription:
Total prostatic specific antigen (PSA) is a serine protease with chymotrypsin-like activity. The major site of PSA production is the glandular epithelium of the prostate. High levels of PSA in the blood are associated with prostatic pathology; including prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and cancer of the prostate.
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Method: Turbidimetric; 12000

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Untreated male <4 ug/L Free PSA is not informative when total PSA is <4 or >10 ug/L

Specimen Type: serum
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: 4C

Special Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot sample.

Testing Schedule(s): Monday through Friday 0900-1500 hrs.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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