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Epic Test Code LAB3847 PSA Heterophile Antibodies

Performing Location(s)

BMC

Synonyms

PSA Heterophile blocking

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Gold top tube

Alternate Container

Red top tube

Blood Tube Draw Volume

Min 50% draw volume  

Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing

2 mL Serum

  • Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.  

Transportation Needs

Deliver specimen to laboratory within 1 hour of collection if unspun. If not possible see "storage Requirements". 

Storage Requirements

Sample tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hour of collection followed by transfer of the serum (red or gold top)  to a labeled plastic, aliquot tube.

Follow same storage requirements as the primary assay test, BHCG, CA125, CEA, PSA, TSH

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes
> 24 hr Refrigerated
> 3 hours Room Temperature
> 5 months Frozen
Hemolysis > 500 mg/dL HgB
Lipemia > 1500 mg/dL Trig
Bilirubin > 20 mg/dL Bili
EDTA,Heparin,NaF, Oxalate
TP <4.2 or >12.1 g/dL
Refer to specific test methods
No Add-Ons
Performed only on fresh specimens

Limitations

Only available for immunoassays

This test is for investigational use only. Results must be interpreted with clinical symptoms and impression

 

Free PSA is only stable for 24 hours at 4° Celsius. Total and Free PSA stable up to 3 freeze/thaw cycles.

Reference Values

Population Units Reference Range
All Populations (none) No evidence of Heterophile Antibodie

 

Days of Analysis

M-F

Available STAT

No

Includes

Heterophile antibody testing specific for the assay of interest plus the assay of interest

Additional Information

Additional Information: Not available as STAT

Methodology

Beckman AU/Dx Series

CPT Code

84153

Last Updated

21-Jun-22 BHD