PROSTATE – SPECIFIC ANTIGEN(PSA) PROFILE :PSA TOTAL; PSA, FREE; FREE/TOTAL PERCENT
This assay aids in the early detection of Prostate cancer in males 50 years or older with Total PSA values between 4.0 and 10.0 ng/mL and nonsuspicious digital rectal examination. It also discriminates between Prostate cancer and Benign Prostatic disease. Patients with benign conditions have a higher proportion of Free PSA compared with Prostate cancer |
![]() Pre-test Information : Do not draw sample within 7 days of Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) or Rectal Prostatic Ultrasonography |
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![]() Report Delivery : Daily |
![]() Components in test : 3 |
PROSTATE – SPECIFIC ANTIGEN(PSA) PROFILE :PSA TOTAL; PSA, FREE; FREE/TOTAL PERCENT
Test Code | P-44 |
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Test Description | **PROSTATE – SPECIFIC ANTIGEN(PSA) PROFILE :PSA TOTAL; PSA, FREE; FREE/TOTAL PERCENT |
Components | PSA TOTAL ;PSA, FREE ;FREE/TOTAL PERCENT |
Clinical Category | CANCER |
Sample | 2.5 mL (1.5 mL min.) serum |
Method/Technology | Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay |
Storage/Temp | |
Reporting Time | DAILY |