Test Overview
Test Methodology
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Test Usage
Monitoring disease after radical prostatectomy
Reference Range *
See report, based on patient age
Test Limitations
This test should not be used for initial prostate cancer screening.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
2 - 4 days
Soft Order Code
PSAU
MiChart Code
PSAU
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo PSAU
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in an SST tube. Spin and aliquot within 2 hours of collection. Send to Specimen Processing frozen.
Normal Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.75 mL
Storage Temperature
Frozen preferred, refrigerated acceptable (only stable 5 days)
Additional Information
Test performed by Mayo Clinic Labs
Billing
CPT Code
84153
Fee Code
AA501
NY State Approved
No