PSA, Post Prostatectomy with HAMA Treatment
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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Details
Methodology
Immunochemiluminometric Assay (ICMA)
Alternative name(s)
Ultrasensitive PSA (HAMA),Ultra PSA (HAMA),Prostate Specific Antigen
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | Draw before rectal examination or biopsy procedure |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 2 mL serum |
| Alternative specimen(s) | SST red-top/glass • SST red-top/plastic |
| Minimum volume | 1 mL |
| Transport container | Sterile screw-cap vial |
| Transport temperature | Refrigerated (cold packs) |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: 4 days Refrigerated: 10 days Frozen: 1 year |
| Reject criteria | Received room temperature • Gross hemolysis |
Reference Range(s)
| <0.10 ng/mL | After radical prostatectomy | |
| ≤4.0 ng/mL | In healthy males without prostatectomy | |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
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