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Prostate Specific Antigen

Alternative Names:PSA
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:PSA
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
SST
Adults Volume or Mass:5 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:1 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

PSA is more sensitive and specific for carcinoma of the prostate than prostatic Acid Phosphatase. Levels correlate well with tumour bulk and clinical stage, but significant elevations have also been seen in benign prostatic hypertrophy.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:24/7
MBS Rebatable:Yes
MBS Item No.:66655
Billing Information:

Also MBS Item Nos 66656 and 66659

Additional Notes:

Reference Range:  

Age related Reference ranges introduced 3 Sept 2010

Males

0-30 days                  0.05 ug/L    

31 days - 7.99 years   <0.01 ug/L

8-17.99 years            <1.5 ug/L

18-29.99 years           0.2-2.0 ug/L

30-39.99 years           0.2-2.1ug/L

40-44.99 years           0.25-2.2 ug/L

45-49.99 years           0.25-2.5 ug/L

50-54.99 years           0.25-3.0 ug/L

55-59.99 years           0.3-3.5 ug/L

60-64.99 years           0.3-4.5 ug/L

65-69.99 years           0.3-5.5 ug/L

70-74.99 years           0.3-6.5 ug/L

75-79.99 years           0.3-7.5 ug/L

80-115 years              0.25-9.0 ug/L

 

Females                    <0.01 ug/L

Pregnancy                 <0.2 ug/L

 

Ref: Sikaris KA, Caldwell G, “Age related reference intervals for the Architect PSA.” Clin Biochem Rev 2007:28:S33