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PSA; Free

Alternative Names:Prostate Specific Antigen; Free
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:PSAF
Specimen Types:Serum
Container Types:
SST
Collection & Request Instructions:

If total PSA level is borderline, Free PSA / Total PSA ratio assists differentiation of prostate cancer from benign prostatic hypertrophy. Prostate cancer has increased serum-complexed PSA compared to free PSA.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Additional Notes:

Reference Ranges:

  Normal:      > 28%
  Equivocal:  9—27%
  Abnormal:  < 8%

Method used is Abbott Alinity (CMIA).