Prostate Profile (Total & Free PSA)

Profile details

• Prostate Specific Antigen (Total)
• Free PSA
• Calculated Ratio

The ratio of Free to Total PSA may help discriminate between prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Code

PR2

Sample Reqs

B

Turnaround

4 hrs

Special instructions

No special instructions

Sample type guide

B

Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml

Related specialties

• Tumour markers

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Additional information

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