Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA For Men) In Faridabad - Price & Details

PharmEasy Labs is India’s premium diagnostic service provider, offering over 500 tests in over 2500 pincodes. The added advantage of home sample collection reduces the hassles of travelling to a diagnostic centre and waiting in queues, as a phlebotomist will arrive at the location to collect the sample. The phlebotomists and technicians are trained experts with many years of experience in the field.

The tests are affordable to ensure that everyone can benefit from them. The samples are analyzed on fully automated machines that have the latest technology, making the reports reliable and accurate. The reports are also verified by medical practitioners before they are sent to the registered email address. The turnaround time for the reports is fast so that timely medical attention can be given.

There are chances of false positive results in the PSA test. The reasons are:

• Sex in the last 48 hours
• Masturbation in the last 48 hours
• Insertion of a urinary catheter
• Anal sex in the last 48 hours
• Rectal examination

The test might miss out on detecting approximately 15% of cancers. Also, 3 in 4 men who have high PSA levels might not develop prostate cancer.

The Prostate-Specific Antigen test is prescribed by doctors to analyze the levels of PSA, as elevated levels are indicative of prostate cancer, benign prostate enlargement, and prostatitis or infection of the prostate gland.

Symptoms of high PSA levels include:

• Frequent urination
• Painful urination
• Pelvic pain
• Backache

The PSA test is important for men who are at risk of developing prostate cancer. The risk factors are:

• Men over the age of 50
• Men who are of African-American origin
• A family history of prostate cancer
• Obesity

The test is also done to monitor the efficiency and improvements due to prostate cancer treatment.

No special preparations are required for the PSA test. It can be done at any time during the day, without the need to fast.

During the PSA Test

After booking the PSA test, a phlebotomist will arrive to collect the blood sample. The phlebotomists use sterilized needles and gloves, and the entire process is hygienic. The vein finder device reduces discomfort as it finds the best vein to draw blood from. The blood samples are stored in barcoded vials, kept in cooling containers, and then safely transported to the laboratory for analysis.