Processes for the stabilization of prostate specific antigen in natural matrices.

摘要

Processes for preparing stable natural matrices for prostrate specific antigen (PSA) are disclosed. Biological carrier fluids for PSA obtained from a suitable mammal are modified to inhibit the activity of components of the biological fluids destabilizing to PSA. The stable natural matrices, prepared in accordance with the present invention, are useful in the measurement of PSA in a sample by means of an immunoassay.