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Test ID: FPSAP    
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), Post Prostatectomy

Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

Less than 0.10 ng/mL AFTER RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY.

 

4.0 ng/mL OR LESS IN HEALTHY MALES WITHOUT

PROSTATECTOMY.

 

PSA values obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot

be used interchangeably.

 

This test was performed using DPC IMMULITE 2000 method. PSA,

ICMA is not to be used as a diagnostic procedure without

confirmation of the diagnosis by another established product or

procedure.

 

The lower limit of accurate quantification for this assay is 0.01 ng/mL.

PSA va;ues less than 0.01 ng/mL can not be accurately measured

and will be reported out as “less than 0.01 ng/mL.” Specimens with

PSA levels below the lower limit of accurate quantification should

be considered as negative. In patients with a negative result for post

prostatectomy PSA, serial monitoring of PSA levels at regular

intervals, along with physical examinations and other tests, may

help to detect recurrent prostate cancer.

 

Test Performed by: Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

                                        33608 Ortega Highway

                                        San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690