Prostate Specific Antigen - Free (Blood) Test

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Alternate Names	Free PSA, FPSA, PSA - Free, PSA - (Free-to-Bound), PSA Free-Total Ratio, Free Prostatic Specific Antigen
Test Code	PSAF
Testing Laboratory	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Free PSA may be helpful in some situations where the Total PSA is equivocal. All free PSA requests must have Total PSA measured first. Requests for free PSA will only be performed if the Total PSA is within Medicare guidelines. Total PSA and Free PSA will be measured and Free PSA expressed as a Free:Total (%): Free PSA ÷ Total PSA x 100
Collection Instructions	Can combine with other Biochemistry tests requiring same tube type.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	None
Min Test Volume	1mL
Add On Test Suitability	This test cannot be added after 24 hours of collection.