Test Code PSASCR PSA Screen

Important Note

For Medicare screening only

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB2683 Prostate Specific Antigen Medicare Screen

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry

84153

G0103 (if Medicare Screening)

Electrochemiluminescence

Refrigerate 5 days/Frozen >5 days OK

Monday through Sunday