Test Details
Mnemonic
PAPS
Ordering Code
3708100
CPT-4 Code(s)
84066
Specimen Information
Patient Preparation
Samples must be obtained before rectal examination, biopsy, prostatectomy or prostatic massage since manipulating the prostate gland may lead to elevated PAP levels persisitng up to 24 - 48 hours.
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Red top
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Reference Range
Male: <2.8 ng/mL
Female: Not established
Female: Not established
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes