LABCORP PSA TEST

FrackMe

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Posted 11/25/2019 9:31 PM (GMT -5)

I just received my PSA results from LabCorp. In the past they reported undetectable as <.006. This test shows a result of <.015. Does anyone know whether LabCorp has changed their lower limit of detection?

mattam

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Posted 11/25/2019 10:18 PM (GMT -5)

I don't know, but that's a great result.

InTheShop

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Posted 11/26/2019 12:07 AM (GMT -5)

who cares - when's the party?

GREAT RESULT!!!

halbert

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Posted 11/26/2019 6:49 AM (GMT -5)

As long as you have the magic "<", it doesn't matter.

Pratoman

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Posted 11/26/2019 9:50 AM (GMT -5)

Crack me, clearly a cause for celebration, not concern. But if you really want to know, I’d call labcorp. I went on their website and there is no “lower limit of detection” listed, it simply states Ref range is 0.000 to 4.000

garyi

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Posted 11/26/2019 10:44 AM (GMT -5)

One of the dangers of prostate cancer....obsessing about everything. A result of <.015 is cause for celebration!

FrackMe

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Posted 11/26/2019 12:25 PM (GMT -5)

Thanks, all. I did call Labcorp, but they will tell me nothing. After all, it’s just my test results! I will follow up with my doctor next week after the holidays. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!

Pratoman

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Posted 11/26/2019 12:54 PM (GMT -5)

Frack, i think if you call them back and push them hard, you will get someone. You have a right to know. Ask for a supervisor. Get the names of senior management if you have to. I did that at Quest when i had a problem and i got results. Its not fun, (actually if you are in the mood it can be) but it can be done you just need to make some noise.

FrackMe

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Posted 11/26/2019 1:14 PM (GMT -5)

Thanks Prato. Good idea.

LifeCointosses

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Posted 11/26/2019 1:30 PM (GMT -5)

Or on the other hand as several posted, relax enjoy the holiday and great results. talk with your Dr but be prepared for a funny look.

Post Edited (LifeCointosses) : 11/26/2019 11:33:36 AM (GMT-7)

Ray01

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Posted 12/19/2019 5:43 PM (GMT -5)

Hello FrankM,
same situation happened to me last week from LabCorp. Did you ever get an answer from Lab Corp about your psa change from <.006 to <.015 If it was a change to their lower limit of measurement?

Thanks,
Ray01

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