A raised PSA level (3 or over) can be caused by many things, such as a urinary infection, an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer. If you decide you want a PSA test, refrain from vigorous …

What is PSA? PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is a small protein molecule which is normally found in seminal fluid (semen) released from the prostate gland during ejaculation. A very small …

Download a PDF information leaflet about Advice to patients requesting PSA measurement You will see a QR code graphic ( right ) which, when scanned, will also take you directly to the …

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The PSA test is a blood test that measures the level of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. PSA is made by the prostate gland. Some of it leak into your bloodstream, depending …

For patients with an increasing PSA level that remains below the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) age-specific threshold there is no evidence that a suspected cancer referral …

With PSA levels between 3 and 10, only 20% of men have prostate cancer on biopsy ; Higher levels of PSA make prostate cancer more likely (50% chance with a PSA greater than 10); If …

Biopsy is considered if the PSA is above the age-adjusted normal or in the presence of an abnormal digital rectal examination (DRE). Although common practice the use of pre-biopsy …

2022年1月15日 · Consider a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test and digital rectal examination to assess for prostate cancer in people with: any lower urinary tract symptoms, such as nocturia, …

The information on age-specific prostate-specific antigen (PSA) thresholds for people with possible symptoms of prostate cancer and recommendations on referral for suspected …