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Alternative Names:

Free to Total PSA ratio
PSA (F/T)
PSA (F:T)
PSA ratio

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

FPS

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST
Serum - no gel

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature
Retrospective testing within 4 hours

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge

Serum should be separated from the clot within 3 hours from time of collection..

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