A 47-year-old female patient is seen in an outpatient setting for a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, weakness, and insomnia. The physician orders the following tests:
FBS
PSA
WBC
T3, T4
TSH
Which test(s) does not meet medical necessity?
PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) would not be appropriate for a female patient.
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