What is the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test? Why is the test done? Everything around this, that you should know, in this post, and of course our doctors are always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
Prostate-specific antigen is basically a protein which is made by the prostate. It is a gland of the male reproductive system, and it lies below the urinary bladder. The prostate makes the fluid of semen.
PSA helps in preventing the clumping of seminal fluid and it helps in impregnation.
This test is usually done to check the blood’s protein (PSA) level.
Normal range = 4.0 ng/mL
PSA is an essential screening tool for the early diagnosis and further evaluation of prostate cancer.
A PSA test is to be done if you have painful or frequent urination symptoms and pelvic and back pain. These are the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. The risk of prostate cancer may be higher depending upon:
Age – The risk factor for prostate cancer increases after age 50.
Family History – If you have had a history of prostate cancer in the family, your chance may be higher.
A high PSA level may indicate prostate cancer, the symptoms can include:
A prostate-specific antigen high is a sign of prostate cancer, but it can also be raised in other prostate conditions that are not cancer. It is caused by:
Normally, the PSA level is lower in range
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