Test Details
Mnemonic
PSAUS
Ordering Code
3683150
CPT-4 Code(s)
84153
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Clot specimen completely at room temperature. Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and send 1.0 mL serum in a sterile screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Plasma: Green lithium heparin, lavender EDTA
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed specimens, vaginal washings.
Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay
Reference Range
0.00-4.00 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
ARUP REFERENCE LAB
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes