--- title: PSA, Total Test type: test id: psa-total url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/psa-total" price_usd: 28.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 34.99 cpt: 84153 category: Cancer Screening sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "1–3 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp - BioReference orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=psa-total&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # PSA, Total Test > Prostate cancer screening test for men — measures prostate-specific antigen levels, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $28.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 1–3 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $28.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($34.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 84153 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 1–3 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the PSA, Total test tell you? Prostate cancer screening test for men — measures prostate-specific antigen levels. Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the prostate gland. Elevated PSA can indicate prostate cancer, but it can also be raised by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, or recent ejaculation. The test is most commonly used for prostate cancer screening in men over 50 (or 40–45 for those at higher risk). Discussion with a healthcare provider about the benefits and limitations of PSA screening is recommended. **Clinical use:** Prostate-Specific Antigen, total. The standard screening test for prostate cancer and benign prostate enlargement (BPH). ## Who should order it? Men 50+ for routine screening (45+ with family history or African ancestry, 40+ with multiple first-degree relatives affected), men with urinary symptoms, anyone monitoring after a prostate biopsy or treatment. ## Biomarkers measured - [PSA Total](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/psa-total) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $28.99 | $34.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $39.99 | $45.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | $29.99 | $35.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a PSA, Total test cost? A PSA, Total test costs $28.99 at TestWell — $34.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the same test lists at $62.10 at Quest Health and $69.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $130.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $28.99 | $34.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $62.10 | $62.10 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.questhealth.com/product/prostate-screening-psa/5363M.html) | | Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $69.00 | $69.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/psa-prostate-cancer-screening-test) | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $130.00 | $130.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 17569 · Labcorp test no. 010322 · BioReference code 0190-9. ## How do you prepare? Avoid ejaculation for 48 hours before. No vigorous cycling for 48 hours before. ## Related conditions - Prostate cancer (C61) - Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (N40.0) - Prostatitis (N41.9) - Elevated PSA (R97.20) ## Common questions about the PSA, Total test ### What's a normal PSA level? Conventional cutoffs: under 4.0 ng/mL is normal, 4-10 borderline, above 10 elevated. Age-adjusted ranges: under 2.5 for men 40-49, under 3.5 for 50-59, under 4.5 for 60-69. Trends over time and PSA velocity (rate of rise) matter more than single values. ### What can elevate PSA besides cancer? BPH (benign enlargement), prostatitis (infection or inflammation), recent ejaculation (within 48h), bicycling, recent catheterization, digital rectal exam, and even vigorous exercise can transiently raise PSA. Repeat in 6-8 weeks if borderline. ### How much does a PSA test cost without insurance? On TestWell, PSA Total is $28.99. Quest Direct lists the same test at $40, walk-in hospital labs typically bill $100-130 without insurance. Same CLIA-certified labs, same biomarker — TestWell just removes the markup. ### What is the CPT code for a PSA test? The CPT code for Total PSA screening is 84153. The diagnostic-monitoring variant (post-treatment) is also 84153. Free PSA is billed separately as 84154. ### Do I need to fast for a PSA test? No fasting required. But avoid ejaculation, vigorous bike riding, and prostate exams for 48 hours before the draw — all can temporarily elevate PSA and produce a false-positive. ### Should I add Free PSA? If total PSA is between 4-10, the Free PSA percentage helps distinguish cancer (low Free% — under 10% suggests cancer) from BPH (high Free% — over 25% suggests BPH). Our [PSA Free & Total](https://www.test-well.com/tests/psa-free-and-total) includes both for a more useful gray-zone reading. ### How often should I test PSA? Per AUA guidelines: every 2 years for average-risk men 55-69 who choose screening after shared decision-making. Annually if baseline PSA is above 1.0 ng/mL or you have family history of prostate cancer. After treatment, every 3-6 months. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=psa-total&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 1–3 business days with reference ranges and flags. ## Related - [How Much Do Blood Tests Cost? 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