Test Code 4KPSA RFX 4K PSA Total + Free Reflex >3.0 to 4Kscore
Reference Values
See Report
Report available 2 - 3 days
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84153
84154
Physician Office Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Gold top tube
Specimen: 3 mL serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated- If longer then 24 hours please freeze sample.
Specimen is also acceptable if aliquoted & frozen
Stability: 24 hours Refrigerated
7 days Frozen
Note: Please indicate if the patient has a previous biopsy
[] No prior biopsy [] Negative biopsy [] Positive biopsy
And
DRE Results
[ ] Nodule [ ] Normal [ ] Not Performed
Used For
High Grade (Gleason 7+) Prostate Cancer Risk Evaluation
Limitation an Exclusions for the 4Kscore
Do not use this test for a patient:
1) With a previous diagnosis of prostate cancer
2) That has received a DRE in a previous 96 hours (4Days) before phlebotomy. A DRE performed after phlebotomy is acceptable.
3) That has received within the previous six (6) months 5-alpha reductase inbitor such as (5-ARI) therapy such an Avedaart(R) (dutasteride) or Proscar (R) (finasteride).
4) That has undergone within the previous six (6) months any procedure or therapy to treat symptomatic BPH or any invasive, urologic procedure that many be associated with a secondary PSA elevation prior to phlebotomy.
5) That is younger than 40 or older that 80 years of age.
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescene Immunoassay
Refex if PSA is greater or equal to 3.0 -4K Score will be added on at an additional charge.
Computer Interface Code
PDM # 1859233
Performing Laboratory
BioReference-Genpath