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On average, males over the age of 50 should take a PSA test to detect cancer of the prostate. Some people at higher risk for prostate cancer should take the test at 40 to 45.

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Psa blood test?

no! No! Do not go to the psa blood test! It is very high! Do not go there! Im warning you!


How much does a PSA test cost?

A PSA test will cost as much as $500 for those that do not have insurance. This is a test that has to do with prostate cancer in men.


Full form of PSA blood test?

The full form of the PSA blood test is Prostate-Specific Antigen.


Where would someone go to take a PSA blood test?

THe best place someone can go to get a PSA blood test is as their physician. In order to get a PSA blood test, the physician would typically recommend it based on certain symptoms.


What does the PSA test cost in Delhi?

The PSA test is a simple process and is quite affordable. The PSA test cost in Delhi at Redcliffe Labs is approximately Rs 1500/- which under special discounts is currently available at Rs 600/- only.


Does chemotherapy affect the level of a PSA prostate test. I had chemotherapy for T cell Lymphoma 4 months ago.?

After getting chemotherapy treatment for your T cell lymphoma 4 months ago, your PSA level should have been really low after your prostate test. It is normal for your PSA levels to fluctuate quite a bit after treatment though.


Can you drink coffee before a psa test?

yes


Does testosterone therapy affect psa test?

yes


What does a 7 PSA test result mean?

prostrate


What color tube is used for the psa test?

Tiger top


Why has PSA testing for prostate cancer been the subject of controversy among experts?

because the PSA test is not an accurate diagnostic tool


What does a 1.5 psa test mean?

A PSA of 1.5 is very good. PSA is a measure of risk of prostate cancer (note: it's not the only indicator to look at; you should have your prostate checked regularly if you're over 50, even 40 to be safe). The higher the PSA, the higher the risk of prostate cancer. It's generally accepted that 4.0 and below is ok, above that and you should definitely have it checked out. Anything below 2.0 very good.