Prostate-specific antigen; Prostatecancer screening test
Veins and arteries vary in size from one patient to another and from one side of the body to the other. Obtaining a blood sample from some people may be more difficult than from others.
Other risks associated with having blood drawn are slight but may include:
Dear Dr. Greenstein: My friend ,who is in his early 50s, just got the results of his annual PSA test - it was between 4-5. The... Read more »
In a recent Op-Ed in the NY Times, a non-clinician PhD, announces another fix to the health care crisis. Lets do away with PSA testing... Read more »
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A common reason to see the urologist is for an elevated PSA, or prostate specific antigen. A man's PSA can rise for a number of reasons.... Read more »
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Is My PSA Level Normal? The absolute value of PSA has been the long-term standard of care to determine whether one’s PSA elevation is... Read more »
What Does PSA Mean?PSA is a blood test that is commonly used to help predict the presence of prostate cancer. It stands for Prostate Specific... Read more »
At What Age Should I Start Getting PSA Tests?The age at which one should first have a prostate cancer screening has been debated. The... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? The prostate-specific antigen blood test (PSA test) is a screening test that measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in a... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Prostate-specific antigen; Prostatecancer screening testNormal ValuesNo certain PSA level that is called normal or abnormal. No PSA level means you... Read more »