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Epic EAP: LAB116
Epic Description: PSA, SCREENING
Synonym
Prostate Specific Antigen, Screening
PSA
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
All locations except Ochsner St. Mary (Teche), OALH, and LSU Shreveport
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
Ochsner St. Mary (Teche)
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin |
5.0 mL |
1.0 mL |
Shreveport sites:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred | Red with gel (yellow ring) | 5.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
OALH Lab:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, SST, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, no anticoagulant, no gel | 4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If holding overnight, aliquot serum into plastic vial and freeze. Transport specimen frozen.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.2 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
OALH Lab: 240 minutes
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Transport to laboratory. If testing will be delayed more than 24 hours, aliquot plasma or serum into a plastic vial and freeze.
CPT Code Information
84153
Patient Preparation
To be collected before rectal exam or prostate exam.