--- title: Free PSA % Test type: biomarker url: "https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/free-psa" also_known_as: - free psa % - free psa - psa free category: Heart Health units: - "%" order_price_usd: 48.99 order_item: PSA, Free & Total order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/psa-free-and-total" reviewed_at: 2026-09-05 --- # Free PSA % > Free PSA % is measured with a standard blood draw; no fasting is needed. A typical reference range is 25.0 – 100 %. At TestWell it's $48.99 all-in as PSA, Free & Total, results in 2–5 business days, drawn at Quest or Labcorp. An out-of-range result is a prompt to look closer, not a diagnosis. Also known as: free psa %, free psa, psa free. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Units | % | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 2–5 business days | | Price | $48.99 | | Labs | Quest or Labcorp · BioReference in NY/NJ | ## What does Free PSA % measure? The fraction of PSA not bound to other proteins. Helps distinguish benign prostate enlargement from cancer when total PSA is borderline. ## What is the normal range for Free PSA %? | Population | Reference range | | --- | --- | | Male, age 18+ | 25.0 – 100 % | Reference intervals differ slightly between labs; the range printed on your report is the one to interpret against. Ranges are usually set so 95% of healthy people fall inside them. ## What does a low Free PSA % mean? A low free PSA % (<25%) when total PSA is borderline raises concern for prostate cancer. ## How do you get tested for Free PSA %? | Order | Type | Price | Includes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [PSA, Free & Total](https://www.test-well.com/tests/psa-free-and-total) | Single test | $48.99 | This marker | | [Men's Health Advanced Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/mens-health-advanced-panel) | Panel | $299.99 | 22 tests | ## Quest vs Labcorp vs BioReference | Lab | Available | Price | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | Yes | $48.99 | Choose Quest at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | Labcorp | Yes | $48.99 | Choose Labcorp at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | Yes | $55.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically — state rules keep Quest and Labcorp from accepting self-ordered draws. | - [What a low Free PSA % means (causes, symptoms, next steps)](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/free-psa/low) ## Common questions about Free PSA % ### Do I need a doctor's order to test my free psa %? No. TestWell's licensed physician network reviews and approves your order — usually within minutes. You can place an order online without an in-person visit or a referral from your own doctor. ### How long does it take to get Free PSA % results? Most Free PSA % results are available in 1–3 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment your results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### How much does a Free PSA % test cost? Our PSA, Free & Total starts at $48.99. That's the all-in price — no copays, no insurance hoops, no surprise bills. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. ### Do I need to fast before my Free PSA % test? Fasting is not required for the Free PSA % test. You can have your blood drawn any time of day. ### Which lab will process my Free PSA % test? Your test will be processed by Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, or BioReference depending on which is closest to you and which lab carries the test. All three are CLIA-certified and trusted by hospitals nationwide. You'll choose your lab during checkout from 4,000+ locations. ## Sources - [American Urological Association](https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/early-detection-of-prostate-cancer-guidelines) - [MedlinePlus (NIH) — Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test](https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/prostate-specific-antigen-psa-test/) ## Related biomarkers - [Apolipoprotein B](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/apolipoprotein-b) - [Lipoprotein(a)](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/lipoprotein-a) - [NT-proBNP](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/nt-probnp) - [Homocysteine](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/homocysteine) - [LDL Particle Number](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/ldl-particle-number) - [Small LDL Particle](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/small-ldl-particle) - [Reference range lookup tool](https://www.test-well.com/tools/reference-range-lookup) - [Lab unit converter](https://www.test-well.com/tools/lab-unit-converter) - [All biomarkers](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-05. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/free-psa Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.