Prostate Specific Antigen Test (PSA For Men) in Coimbatore - Price & Details

Schedule the PSA test effortlessly through PharmEasy Labs, ensuring precise results analyzed by fully automated, barcoded machines. Your reports will be promptly delivered to your registered email address, facilitating timely medical intervention if necessary.

The PSA test is designed to spot elevated levels that might signal prostate cancer, yet conditions like an enlarged prostate can also up the PSA ante, making result interpretation trickier. When deciding on a PSA test, it's essential to wade through conflicting advice. Have a chat with your doctor, considering your risk factors and preferences. PSA tests can't tell the difference between cancerous and noncancerous reasons for abnormal levels, making a prostate biopsy necessary for confirmation, despite potential biopsy-related downsides.

Choosing a PSA test might uncover and treat prostate cancer that may not have posed a threat to your health. Identifying prostate cancer involves grappling with the challenge of distinguishing slow from fast-growing types, and treating unnecessary cases could lead to serious issues like erectile dysfunction and urinary and bowel problems.

Whether to undergo a PSA test for cancer screening is entirely your decision. You and your healthcare provider will assess your risk factors for potentially developing a severe form of cancer that could spread if not detected early. Factors contributing to a higher risk of serious prostate cancer include:

• Age: The risk increases after reaching 50.
• Family Health History: If there's a history of prostate cancer in your family, your risk may be elevated.
• Race: Prostate cancer is more prevalent in African Americans, who also face a higher risk at a younger age and a greater likelihood of a severe form.

A PSA test may also be recommended if you experience symptoms of a prostate condition, such as painful or frequent urination, blood in urine or semen, pelvic and/or back pain. If you already have prostate cancer, PSA testing can be used to monitor your condition and assess treatment effectiveness. While high PSA levels may not cause symptoms, they could indicate the presence of prostate cancer, which is often asymptomatic but may manifest with difficulties in urination, increased frequency (especially at night), a slow or weak urine stream, painful urination (dysuria), urinary incontinence, and pain in the lower back, hip, or chest.

The PSA test involves taking a blood sample for examination, and there is no need to fast for it. However, it is advisable to refrain from engaging in sexual activity or masturbating 24 hours prior to the test, as these activities can elevate PSA levels.

During the PSA Test

Our skilled phlebotomist will expertly collect a blood sample from a vein in your arm using a sterile and petite needle. The vein finder ensures precision in locating the vein. The modest amount of blood extracted will then be carefully transferred into a collection tube for the upcoming test. Rest assured, every step of the procedure is carried out with meticulous cleanliness and hygiene.