Description
Free PSA
Free Prostate Specific Antigen (Free PSA) is one of two forms of PSA occuring in human serum. The other is complexed or Total PSA. Free PSA is primarily ordered when a patient has a moderately elevated total PSA that does not appear to be caused by a non-cancer-related condition. The results give the doctor additional information about whether a patient is at an increased risk of having prostate cancer and help with the decision of whether to biopsy the prostate.
Additional Information
Method: |
Enzyme Immunoassay, Chemiluminescence |
Principle: |
Sandwich Assay, Streptavidin-Coated Plate |
Calibrators: |
0, 0.5, 1, 2.5, 5, 10 ng/ml (1st IS 96/668) |
Sample: |
50 µl |
Sensitivity: |
0.015 ng/ml |
Reading: |
RLU’s |
Total Time: |
50 Minutes |
Shelf Life: |
18 Months |