Free PSA

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

FPSA

Referral code

Request form

Test information

Usually at request of urologists. Used to identify possible prostate malignancy in patients with borderline total PSA levels.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Free: Total PSA Ratio<0.2 possible malignancy

Tube type

Tube type info

SST

Special requirements

Serum

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

3 days

TAT GP/Outpatient

3 days

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry