Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Units:ug/L
Minimum Sample Volume:2 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients: 4 hrs. Outpatients: 1 day
Test Code:PSA
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:40-49 years <= 2.5 ug/L
50-59 years <= 3.5 ug/L
60-69 years <= 4.5 ug/L
70-79 years <= 6.5 ug/L
For individuals <40 years and >80 years, there is no reference range. In line with NICE NG12, please interpret the PSA result in the light of clinical findings.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Site Sample Tested:All acute sites
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
