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HelpTest Code PSA PSA
Abbrev
PSA
Storage Temperature
R (2-8ºC)
ASTM/HL7/SDF 1
SQ=PSA3T
EPIC=LAB5706
Instrument/Location
Beckman DxI 9000
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum (SST) tube only. Plasma is not
acceptable.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Spun tube/Refrigerated
Reference Values
< age 50: 0.0-2.5 ng/ml > age 50: 0.0-4.0 ng/mlMethodology
1-Step Sandwich
Specimen stability/Retention time
Specimens are kept in Chemistry for 7 days. This test has a
specimen stability of 24 hours at 2-8 degress C.