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Test Code TFPSA PSA Free and Total 

EHR Test Codes

  Test Code Test Name
Atlas TFPSA PSA Total and Free
Cerner TFPSA PSA Free and Total 

 

Specimen Requirements

Preparation of Patient: 

None

 

Container Type: 

Gold Top SST Gel & Clot Activator Tube

Specimen Type:

Serum

 

Specimen Volume: 

1.0 mL of Serum minimum .5 mL of Serum

 

Specimen Handling/Transport:

Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.

Transport refrigerated 2-8°C

 

Specimen Stability/Storage:

1 day refrigerated 2-8°C

>1 day frozen -20°C

Performing Laboratory

Munson Medical Center Laboratories

Chemistry Department

Priority, Frequency, & Turnaround

Priority:

Non-Emergent

 

Frequency:

24 hours 7 days a week

 

Turnaround:

0 - 1 days

Methodology

See individual test for more information

Reporting

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Clinical Significance

See individual test for more information

CPT Code

84154

84153

 

Billing

Medicare frequency limitations exist for this test in addition to diagnosis requirements. Click on link for list of medically necessary diagnoses: Medicare NCD PSA Testing. Click on link for Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage form: Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage

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