PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Screens the prostate in men over 50, or earlier with a family history.
Also known as: PSA, prostate test
Price on request
We can collect this sample at your home, free of charge. Book a home visit.
- Turnaround
- Next day
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- Blood sample
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About this test
PSA is a protein made by the prostate. Levels rise with prostate cancer, but also with benign enlargement, infection, recent cycling and recent ejaculation, so a raised result needs interpreting in context rather than panicking over. It is usually discussed with a doctor before testing, since the decision to screen is a personal one.
What it measures
- Total prostate specific antigen
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
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