Test Information:
The cancer sensitivity and tissue specificity of PSA makes it the most useful tumor marker available for the screening and management of prostate cancer. In prostate cancer, there is generally an increase in the serum concentration of complexed PSA and a corresponding decrease in unbound or free PSA.
Specimen Container:
Gold Top SST Tube (with clot activator) or Red Top Tube (Plain) – USE PLASTIC TUBE
Specimen Type:
Serum
Required Volume:
2 mL
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8˚C
Stability: 5 days - Storage: 20 to 25˚C
Stability: 8 hours - Storage: – 20˚C
Stability: 3 months
FREEZE ONLY ONCE!
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours