Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)

What this laboratory test evaluates

DetailsThis test measures total PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in the blood. It is useful for monitoring recurrence and response to treatment in patients with a history of prostate cancer. Elevated levels have been reported in inflammatory conditions of the prostate, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and prostate cancer.

What type of sample is required for this test?Serum

Test ResourcesFor more information, please consult your healthcare provider.

Additional test information

This test measures total PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in the blood. It is useful for monitoring recurrence and response to treatment in patients with a history of prostate cancer. Elevated levels have been reported in inflammatory conditions of the prostate, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and prostate cancer.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Serum
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 1 – 2 business days after the lab receives samples.

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.