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18 Μαρ 2024 · What constitutes a normal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level? Why might someone’s PSA levels be elevated? And, is there such a thing as a “dangerously high” PSA level? Urologic surgeon Lisly Chéry, M.D., weighs in on these and three other frequently asked questions.
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.
5 Απρ 2024 · The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is used to measure blood PSA levels and help detect prostate cancer or other prostate abnormalities.
Prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, is a protein produced by normal, as well as malignant, cells of the prostate gland. The PSA test measures the level of PSA in the blood. For this test, a blood sample is sent to a laboratory for analysis. The results are usually reported as nanograms of PSA per milliliter (ng/mL) of blood.
13 Αυγ 2024 · Your prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels should usually be pretty low. PSA is a protein your prostate gland produces. High levels of PSA circulating in your blood may indicate...
27 Απρ 2023 · The PSA test can detect high levels of PSA that may indicate the presence of prostate cancer. However, many other conditions, such as an enlarged or inflamed prostate, also can increase PSA levels. Therefore, determining what a high PSA score means can be complicated.
17 Αυγ 2023 · The PSA test is a blood test that measures a protein that is produced by normal healthy prostate cells and cancerous prostate cells. PSA levels in the blood are often high among men with prostate cancer, but there’s no clear-cut abnormal or normal PSA level because it can vary from person to person. PSA screening isn’t appropriate for everyone.
