Immediatley following collection, mix sample by inverting 5 times
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
Red/Grey marble top serum separator (SST) vial/tube, 8.5 mL
Red/Grey marble top:
Immediatley following collection, mix sample by inverting 5 times
Red/Grey marble top:
Red:
Refrigerated (preferred) - 5 days
Frozen - 6 months
Ambient - NO
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA)
Total PSA: < 4.0 ng/mL
Provider must specify Diagnostic. If not, order Prostatic Specific Antigen, Screen (1102).
In patients with total PSA concentrations between 4.0 and 10.0 ng/mL, the Prostate Health Index (PHI), serum, may aid in distinguishing prostate cancer from benign prostate conditions.