Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Test

Normal blood contains a small amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA). PSA is a specific protein produced by the prostate gland in men. PSA increases in the blood in the case of prostate enlargement, prostate infections or other diseases. It also increases in cases of prostate cancer. Blood test detects levels of PSA. As another test, here is a possible false-positive and false negative results. Sometimes people suffering from prostate cancer, this test shows a negative result, but in men with high PSA terrible diagnosis is not confirmed.

Normal blood contains a small amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA). PSA is a specific protein produced by the prostate gland in men. PSA increases in the blood in the case of prostate enlargement, prostate infections or other diseases. It also increases in cases of prostate cancer. Blood test detects levels of PSA. As another test, here is a possible false-positive and false negative results. Sometimes people suffering from prostate cancer, this test shows a negative result, but in men with high PSA terrible diagnosis is not confirmed.

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for men older than 50 years is recommended that you undergo a digital rectal examination and PSA test. Men with poor legacy to make a survey in 45 years. As for that, there is a second opinion. Some experts say it is not necessary to examine each one. You should discuss with your doctor need only study the case when they are 50 years or older have been cases of prostate cancer in your family. Because the reasons for testing the argument, you should discuss with your doctor of all the risks and benefits.

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for men older than 50 years is recommended that you undergo a digital rectal examination and PSA test. Men with poor legacy to make a survey in 45 years. As for that, there is a second opinion. Some experts say it is not necessary to examine each one. You should discuss with your doctor need only study the case when they are 50 years or older have been cases of prostate cancer in your family. Because the reasons for testing the argument, you should discuss with your doctor of all the risks and benefits.

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PSA test preparation...

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PSA blood sampling takes 3-5 minutes.

bad result: what to do

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If the PSA is high, a rectal examination if anything suspicious is detected, your doctor may do tests to make again.

PSA level higher than 4ng/ml means 20-25% probability of prostate cancer. If the PSA level is higher than 10ng/ml, then the probability of prostate cancer is 50%. More senior levels of PSA in the blood is higher the greater the risk of oncological diseases.

PSA level higher than 4ng/ml means 20-25% probability of prostate cancer. If the PSA level is higher than 10ng/ml, then the probability of prostate cancer is 50%. More senior levels of PSA in the blood is higher the greater the risk of oncological diseases.

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, however, the PSA test result may be evidence to establish a diagnosis of cancer. PSA levels can increase when innocent prostatic hyperplasia. In addition, it may increase because of infections, inflammation of the prostate and also after the biopsy and surgery on the prostate. If the PSA level is above normal, it is necessary to undergo transrectal ultrasound. For the detection of cancer is necessary to do a biopsy.

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PSA test is not associated with risk. False positive results of this analysis is the patient underwent another examination, and a false negative result complicates the diagnosis of cancer.

In most men over 40 years the level of PSA in the blood is below 4ng/ml. Men on the right side of 40 should have a PSA level of no more than 2.7 ng / ml.