PROSTATE – SPECIFIC ANTIGEN(PSA), TOTAL
| This assay is used for monitoring patients with a history of Prostate cancer and as an early indicator of recurrence and response to treatment. The test is commonly used for Prostate cancer screening |
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 : Same Day |
PROSTATE – SPECIFIC ANTIGEN(PSA), TOTAL
| Test Code | P-43 |
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| Test Description | **PROSTATE – SPECIFIC ANTIGEN(PSA), TOTAL |
| Clinical Category | CANCER |
| Sample | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum |
| Method/Technology | Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |