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Prostate Specific Antigen, also known as PSA, is a substance emitted by the cells that make up the prostate gland. It is found in the bloodstream in all men. The level of it in the blood is measured by a blood test to aid a doctor in determining if there is anything wrong with the prostate gland.
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∙ 13y agoProstate-specific antigen, or PSA, is a protein produced by the prostate gland that may be found in elevated levels in the blood when a person develops certain diseases of the prostate, notably prostate cancer.
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∙ 13y agoIt is the level of PSA (the antigen) in the blood stream. A higher level may indicate prostate trouble.
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It is the level of PSA (the Antigen) in the bloodstream higher level may indicate prostate trouble
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A screening test to detect prostate cancer that measures protein levels is called?
The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood screen for prostate cancer.
Where is prostate antigen?
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is found in the blood stream. It is measured to detect possible prostate problems.
Is prostate specific antigen found in the pituitary gland?
My prostate specific serum is 5.3.
What is the short form of Prostate-specific antigen?
psa
Why is prostate specific antigen done?
Prostate-specific-antigen tests are done to gauge the amount of prostate-specific antigens in the bloodstream. In healthy young males, the PSA count is low, but the amount of PSA in the bloodstream slowly increases with age as the prostate becomes enlarged.
What is the full form of psa?
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
What does cpt code 84153 mean?
CPT Code 84153 - Prostate specific antigen (PSA); complexed (direct measurement): Total
What Blood test for prostate cancer?
There is no blood test that can act as a true/false for prostate cancer, but PSA (prostate specific antigen) can be measured to screen for it.
Is the prostate specific antigen a testing of a semen specimen to screen for prostate cancer?
It is a blood test. Not a semen test.
What substance is found in blood of men with prostate cancer?
PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) is usually found in blood of men with prostate cancer.
What does the medical abbreviation PSA mean?
PSA means prostate specific antigen.Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
How much specimen is need for a prostate specific antigen blood test?
For a prostate specific antigen blood test, approximately 3 viles of blood will be necessary. A doctor may choose to check other levels at this time as well.
