Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA For Men) In Faridabad
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Prostate specific antigen test, serum PSA test
Blood
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Serum
Description
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Overview
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 analysed 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 in Faridabad. 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.
Test Necessity
The Prostate-Specific Antigen test is prescribed by doctors to analyse 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.
Test Preparation
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 in Faridabad:
After booking the PSA test in Faridabad, a phlebotomist will arrive to collect the blood sample. The phlebotomists use sterilised 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.
Reasons to Book a PSA test in Faridabad through PharmEasy:
- Home sample collection facility ensures that you do not have to travel to a diagnostic centre or hospital and wait in long queues.
- The tests are economical so that everyone can afford them
- Reports are accurate and reliable as they are analysed by fully automated machines
- Transparency is maintained because regular updates are sent on the PharmEasy app, informing about the different steps in the testing process
- User-friendly website and app make it easy to book appointments
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