PSA

Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

PSA

Referral code

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Test information

Monitoring of patients with Ca Prostate

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

50 to 59 years 0-3.0 ug/L

60 to 69 years 0-4.0 ug/L

70 years and over 0-5.0 ug/L

Source: UKNSC recommendation

Tube type

Tube type info

Adults: 5ml Serum SST (gold top)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

Adults: 1 ml

Assay frequency

Run daily at local laboratory

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

48 hrs

TAT GP/Outpatient

48 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry