PSA Test

Our Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Blood Test is a simple and reliable way to screen for prostate cancer. The test measures the level of PSA, a protein produced by the prostate gland, in your blood.

• How can the PSA test be beneficial for prostate cancer screening?

  The PSA Test can help detect prostate cancer in its early stages, before symptoms appear. Early detection can improve treatment outcomes and increase the chances of a successful recovery.

  Our PSA Test is performed by trained professionals in a laboratory setting, ensuring accurate and reliable results. The test is quick and minimally invasive, with results available in just a few days.

  What additional testing might be recommended if a PSA test shows elevated levels?

  If your PSA levels are elevated, your doctor may recommend further testing, such as a prostate biopsy, to confirm a diagnosis of prostate cancer.

  What is considered the normal range for PSA levels, and what factors are important when interpreting the result?

  The generally accepted normal range for PSA is:
  

  0 to 4 ng/mL (nanograms per millilitre)

  • However, there is no specific normal or abnormal PSA level. Interpretation varies based on multiple factors like age, race, family history, past PSA results, etc.
  • PSA levels tend to increase with age naturally. Levels above 4 ng/mL may be concerning depending on context.
  • For men in their 40s, a PSA over 2.5 ng/mL may warrant evaluation. For men over 70, up to 6.5 ng/mL may be considered normal.
  • A PSA velocity (rate of change over time) of more than 0.75 ng/mL per year may be worrisome even if within the normal range.
  • African American men tend to have higher normal PSA ranges.
  • In most cases, the higher the PSA level, the more likely that cancer is present. However, benign prostate conditions can also cause elevated PSA.

  So, in summary, 0-4 ng/mL is the standard reference range, but multiple factors are considered to interpret the PSA test result. The test has limitations, and further testing is usually needed to confirm prostate cancer if PSA is elevated.

  Taking care of your prostate health is important, and our PSA Blood Test makes it easy and convenient to do so. Order your test today and take the first step towards peace of mind and a healthier future.