J148 : 4K Prostate Score (Serum)
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
4K prostate screen,Prostate test,Kallikrein score,Four K,4Kscore
Methodology:
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay
Clinical Utility:
High Grade (Gleason 7+) Prostate Cancer Risk Evaluation
Components:
PSA, PSA, FREE
ORDERING:
Test Code:
J148-8
Turnaround Time:
3 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
3 mL SST Tube
Collection:
Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
---|---|---|---|
SST Tube | 1 | Refrigerate | 72 HOURS |
Collection Instructions:
SST: Fill tube, invert gently 5 times, label with patient name, let stand for minimum of 30 minutes, maximum of 1 hr, spin for 10-15 minutes
Specimen Comment:
**SPECIMEN MUST BE SHIPPED WITHIN 24HRS OF COLLECTION** The 4K Score test is limited to patients age 45 and over.
Alternative Specimen:
Aliquot Tube-Serum, Microtainer - Pediatric SST, Aliquot Serum 1, Aliquot Serum 2, Aliquot Serum 3
Billing:
CPT Codes:
81539 x 1
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