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- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test - NCI
Prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, is a protein produced by normal, as well as malignant, cells of the prostate gland Both prostate cancer and several benign conditions (particularly benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, and prostatitis) can cause PSA levels in the blood to rise The PSA test measures the level of PSA in the blood
- Myths About PSA Tests and Prostate Cancer Screening
PSA testing is an important part of screening for prostate cancer, when it’s used the right way Learn the truth dispelling seven myths about the PSA test
- PSA test - Mayo Clinic
False-positive test results — high PSA levels but no cancer found with biopsy — can cause anxiety or distress If you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, but it appears to be a slow-growing tumor that doesn't result in illness, you may experience significant anxiety just knowing it's there
- Prostate-Specific Antigen: PSA Test and PSA Levels Explained
The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is used to measure blood PSA levels and help detect prostate cancer or other prostate abnormalities
- PSA Levels By Age Chart: Normal, High Range Scores
Learn how to read your PSA test results for a better understanding of prostate cancer risk and outcomes following diagnosis
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test: Purpose Results
A PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test is a blood test that helps healthcare providers diagnose and manage prostate cancer High PSA levels don’t mean you have prostate cancer But you’re at a higher risk You may need additional testing and observation to make sure
- What Is a Normal PSA Level by Age? High Level and Chart
PSA levels can be detected in the blood, urine, or semen Blood PSA testing is used as a screening test for prostate cancer Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels by age remain the same across most populations A PSA level above 4 0 ng mL in any age group must be investigated
- Factors associated with false negative and false positive . . .
Factors associated with false negative and false positive results of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and the impact on patient health Cohort study protocol
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