The Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) test is a blood test that measures the levels of a protein called prostate specific antigen (PSA) in the blood. PSA is produced by the prostate gland, which is a small organ located in men that helps produce semen.
This test is commonly used to screen for prostate cancer, which is a type of cancer that affects the prostate gland. High levels of PSA in the blood can be a sign of prostate cancer, although it can also be caused by other conditions such as an enlarged prostate or an infection.
By measuring the levels of PSA, doctors can assess the risk of prostate cancer and determine if further testing or treatment is necessary.
It is important to note that this test alone cannot diagnose prostate cancer, but it helps doctors make informed decisions about a patient's health.
This comprehensive, targeted profile checks for a range of male hormones, diabetes, cholesterol and PSA - all which need to be analysed in any man with impotence problems so that any physical causes can be excluded.
It can be analysed with a finger-prick home test kit or with a phlebotomy sample
Analyse the levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA), free prostate sepcific antigen and the ratio between them as one way to check the health of your prostate.
Prostate cancer is the commonest cancer in men. Although no diagnosis can be made from PSA testing alone, abnormal results need to be further investigated.
This test is well suited to a finger prick sample as well as a phlebotomy sample.