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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:

Although PSA does not meet requirements for a screening test, it may be useful to perform in certain populations. Levels may correlate with tumour bulk and clinical stage, but significant elevations have also been seen in benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), and can be seen in prostatitis, and after trauma to prostate (e.g. post bike ride).

Reference intervals are age-related, however the threshold for investigating for possible prostate cancer is not. For more detail, please see https://www.cancer.org.au/clinical-guidelines/prostate-cancer/psa-testing

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
5 hours
Reference Interval:
Units: ug/L   
Age: Range
18-29 Y 0.2-2.0 
30-39 Y 0.2-2.1 
40-44 Y 0.2-2.2 
45-49 Y 0.2-2.5 
50-54 Y 0.2-3.0 
55-59 Y 0.3-3.5 
60-64 Y 0.3-4.5 
65-69 Y 0.3-5.5 
70-74 Y 0.3-6.5 
75-79 Y 0.3-7.5 
>=80 Y 0.2-9.0 

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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