Prostate specific antigen (Total PSA)

Test/Investigation

Prostate specific antigen (Total PSA)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH, QEH, JPUH

Units

µg/L

Comments/Precautions

Detection and treatment of prostatic cancer.

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

1 hour / 4 hour / by 8am next day

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

40 – 49 yr <2.5 ug/L
50 – 59 yr <3.5 ug/L
60 – 69 yr <4.5 ug/L
70 – 79 yr <6.5 ug/L
>79 yr <10 ug/L
<40 yr – Use clinical judgement

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Y NNUH, QEH

Source

NICE guidelines [NG12]