Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) (Venous / Self-collect)*

Code

PSPA

Sample Reqs

B / B (whitecross clinic Tiny)

Turnaround

4 hrs / 1 day

Special instructions

* Results that fall between 4.00 ug/L and 10.00 ug/L will automatically reflex to a Free PSA with a calculated ratio. The ratio of Free to Total PSA may help discriminate between prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Self-collect kit

KT353

Sample type guide

B (whitecross clinic Tiny)

Gold Microtainer, SST, Top fill line: 400-600µL

B

Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml

Related specialties

• Tumour markers

Additional information

• Request forms
• Specimens: collection, packaging, transport, rejection criteria
• Discontinued tests