PSA, Total

PSA

2-8 C (ice packs)

Store at 2-8C up to 24 hours, if not tested within 24 hours, freeze at -20C

0.5 mL

None

Females: 0-4.0 ng/mL

Males: age 40-49 0-4.0 ng/mL; age 50-59 0-10.0 ng/mL age 60-69 0-10.0 ng/mL age 70-79 0-30 ng/mL

Routine venipuncture

Draw tube or plastic pour off tube

2-step immunoassay using CMIA (Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay)

Decreased levels-leakage of PSA from the prostate gland. Increased levels-associated with prostatic pathology, including prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and cancer of the prostate.

Total PSA