Prostate Specific Antigen Test (PSA For Men) In Howrah - Price & Details.

The prostate gland is situated right under the urinary bladder in males. During normal conditions, small amounts of PSA are secreted into your bloodstream. The normal range for PSA in your blood varies from 0 ng/ml to 4 ng/ml. In conditions like prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia, the blood levels of PSA protein increase considerably. Moreover, if you have an enlarged prostate gland, that can also make your PSA levels go up.

You need to get your PSA levels checked as soon as possible if you are having one of these symptoms:

• Pain during urination
• Pain during ejaculation
• Blood in urine or semen
• Ache in your lower abdomen
• Frequent urination
• Dribbling of urine or difficulty in maintaining a steady stream of urine

High PSA levels in the blood may indicate one of the following conditions:

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Commonly known as prostate gland enlargement, it is an age-associated disorder.
• Prostate Cancer: The formation of tumours in your prostate gland may cause prostate cancer.
• Prostatitis: An Inflammation occurs in your prostate gland, resulting in painful passage of urine.

With PharmEasy, you can rest assured that the test results of your PSA test will be as accurate as possible. That being said, you can immediately go for available treatment options for your condition on time.

Various elements contribute to the variation in the cost of a PSA test. Nonetheless, the standard price for a PSA test at PharmEasy in Howrah typically falls between INR 369 and INR 720. To gather more information, consider comparing PSA test prices across different major Indian cities.

Prostate cancer is a condition that has affected a large group in the past years. One of the reasons why prostate cancer is such a menace is because it is not diagnosed in time. PSA test is a diagnostic test that can help detect prostate cancer or its chances. An undiagnosed condition can result in several health issues including pain during urination or the occurrence of blood in semen or urine. Therefore, you need to get your PSA levels tested immediately if such issues occur.

There is no fasting required whatsoever for a PSA test. The results are accurate even if you have normal meals before and after the test. However, some medications need to be avoided during the test. For this, you should consult your healthcare provider.

During the PSA Test

The procedure of sample collection for a PSA test is very simple. An experienced phlebotomist will visit your home and using a vein finder, he will locate the vein. With a sterile syringe, blood is drawn from the vein and collected in a clean collection tube. It is made sure that everything is done hygienically so that there is no contamination. This thorough process takes not more than 20 minutes of your time.