Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)

Keywords: Prostate Cancer, Antigen

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• discuss the use of PSA levels in the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
• compare and discuss the use of free PSA, complexed PSA, and total PSA measurements.
• list 3 variations of PSA measurements used to improve the predictability of PSA levels in the diagnostic gray area of 4.0-10.0 ng/mL.

The ASCP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation n the activities.

ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 1 CMLE credits. This activity meets CMP and state licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.