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PSA
Also known as: Total PSA, Free PSA,
Complexed PSA
Formal name: Prostate Specific Antigen
Related tests: Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)
Why get tested?
To screen asymptomatic and symptomatic men for prostate cancer, to help
determine the necessity for a biopsy of the prostate, to monitor the
effectiveness of treatment for prostate cancer, and to detect recurrence of
prostate cancer,
When to get tested?
The frequency of PSA testing is an individual decision that should be
determine through discussion with your physician. There is continued
debate among experts and national organizations over when and how often to order
the PSA test to screen asymptomatic men. PSA testing may be performed when
a man has symptoms suggestive of prostate cancer such as difficult, painful,
and/or frequent urination. It may also be ordered during and at regualr
intervals after prostate cancer treatment.
Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in the arm.
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