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Prostatic Specific Antigen

Alternate names:
PSA
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
PSA
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Notes:

PSA is more sensitive and specific for carcinoma of the prostate than prostatic Acid Phosphatase. Levels may correlate with tumour bulk and clinical stage, but significant elevations have also been seen in benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).

PSA values in the 4 - 20 mg/L range are not helpful in discriminating between BPH and carcinaoma of the prostate.

Increased levels of PSA occur with increasing age. This is not currently reflected in our reference range.

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
5 hours

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW