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Prostate Cancer - PSA Test

$49.00

What does a PSA test do?
This test screens men for indications of Prostate Cancer.
 

Follow these simple steps to order:

1.  Select a lab panel

2.  Log in, or register if you are a new customer

3.  Complete the free online medical consultation

4.  Checkout

5.  Download and print your lab requisition form which you will receive by email (within 24 hours)

6.  Proceed to any LabCorp facility (visit www.labcorp.com to locate a facility near you) with your lab requisition Form

7.  Log in to your KwikMed.com account in 3-5 days to receive your lab results

Lab Panels may also be ordered by calling 1-877-594-5633.  See our Contact Us section for Customer Service hours.

How is the test performed?

Blood is drawn at the lab test facility.

Prostate-Specific Ag, Serum
PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen. It is a protein with a sugar molecule attached that is found in prostate cells. It can be detected at a low level in the blood of all healthy adult men. This test is done to screen for prostate cancer and other conditions.

Prostate cancer tends to grow slowly without causing major problems.  Early detection and treatment may prevent some cancer related health problems and could reduce the risk of dying from the cancer.

Several conditions besides cancer can cause the PSA level to rise. These include urinary tract infections, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostatitis. Normal values vary with age. Older men typically have slightly higher PSA measurements than younger men. A high PSA level has been linked to an increased chance of having prostate cancer. However, a high PSA level does not mean that you definitely have prostate cancer. A high PSA level only identifies patients at higher risk of having prostate cancer. A PSA of greater than 4 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) is high for most men and may indicate the need for a prostate biopsy.

The American Urologic Association, the American Cancer Society, and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network recommend that all men have annual PSA tests beginning at age 50.

Testing is recommended at an earlier age (age 40 or 45) if you have any of the following risk factors: African American heritage, Father or brother with Prostate Cancer.

Finasteride and Dutasteride, which are used to treat enlarged prostates, can artificially lower the PSA level.

Annual PSA testing can detect an abnormal change in PSA occurring over a period of time, which is a valuable addition to screening for prostate cancer.

What are normal results for this test?
Between 0 - 4 nanograms per milliliters

What do abnormal results for this test mean?
An abnormal PSA blood test may be an indication for Prostate Cancer. Enlargement of the prostate and other benign disorders can also cause an elevated reading.

Prostate Cancer - PSA Test