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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.

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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.


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 does a PSA test screen for?

"Someone takes a PSA test to look for signs of prostate cancer. The PSA can help identify cancer early on, when treatment is most likely effective. It can also be done by a simply available blood test."


A blood test showed a very high psa level?

very high level of psa(prostate specific antigen) in the blood is cause of prostate cancer.


What blood test is taken for PSA levels?

The PSA (prostate specific antigen) test does this. PSA screening tests are for those with family history or suspected as having the potential for the disease, whereas the PSA diagnostic test is for monitoring those with prostate cancer.


What blood test checks your PSA level?

The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is the blood test that measures the level of a protein produced by the prostate gland. It is primarily used to screen for prostate cancer and to monitor the progression of the disease. High PSA levels can indicate several conditions, including prostate cancer, so further testing may be needed for an accurate diagnosis.


What is blood test that shows a very high PSA level?

A high PSA level in a blood test may indicate prostate cancer, but it can also be elevated due to non-cancerous conditions such as prostate enlargement or infection. Further testing, such as a biopsy, is typically needed to confirm a diagnosis of prostate cancer.


How does a person know if a PSA offers useful information?

The PSA test is a test to diagnose prostate cancer in men. It measures the blood level of PSA, a protein that is produced by the prostate gland. If the PSA level is high, the person is more likely to have prostate cancer.


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.


When larry's blood test showed a very high PSA level his physician was concerned about the possibility of prostate cancer.?

Prostate-Specific Antigen


What is psa in a blood test?

PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, and it is a protein produced by both cancerous and noncancerous tissue in the prostate gland. A PSA blood test measures the level of this protein in the blood and is primarily used to screen for prostate cancer or monitor its progression in men.


When one person have high level blood test PSA where is the possibility of prostate cancer is?

The PSA level is an indicator that something may be wrong with the prostate gland. It does not mean that a person will get cancer.