【9】What is a normal PSA test result? There is no specific normal or abnormal level of PSA in the blood. In the past, PSA levels of 4.0 ng/mL and lower were considered normal. However, some individuals with PS...
A couple of activities can also affect your PSA test result. Avoid the following n the 48 hours before your test: Ejaculation. This may raise your PSA level, so no sex or masturbation. Vigorous exercise. This may also raise your PSA level, so it’s best to skip working out and, especi...
PSA test result, age, ethnicity, and history of a prior prostate biopsy with a negative result, allows clinicians to assess a patient's individual risk... IM Thompson,DP Ankerst - 《Canadian Medical Association Journal》 被引量: 332发表: 2007年 Prostate specific antigen density of the transit...
Prostate BiopsyProstate Specific AntigensProstate Cancer ScreeningsCancer CentersThe prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test is used in routine prostate cancer screening for men over 50, and elevated PSA levels typically result in referral for a prostate biopsy. In a study published in the May ...
A couple of activities can also affect your PSA test result. Avoid the following n the 48 hours before your test: Ejaculation. This may raise your PSA level, so no sex or masturbation. Vigorous exercise. This may also raise your PSA level, so it’s best to skip working out and, especi...
Additional Information:If the PSA test result is high, it should be repeated 6 weeks and 3 months later, as other prostate conditions can cause a transient increase in PSA levels. The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the ...
A high PSA test result could unnecessarily cause considerable anxiety if a man doesn’t have prostate cancer. In addition, some men may choose to skip the biopsy that confirms the diagnosis and go directly to starting treatments, which can have side effects such as impotence, incontinence, and...
Screening men for prostate cancer in general practice: experiences of men receiving an equivocal PSA (prostate specific antigen) test result Sarcoidosis and prostate cancer are 2 separate conditions that are more prevalent among the African American population. However, sarcoidosis of the prosta... Jul...
My PSA test was abnormal. What next? Most men who decide to have their PSA levels tested will generally already have decided to undergo further investigations if the result is abnormal. Keep in mind that the majority of men with elevated PSA do not have cancer. ...
PSA test results are not always unambiguous. A total PSA value that is higher than reference values does not always suggest the presence of cancer, while on the other hand, a low PSA level does not exclude the probability of cancer. Therefore, when assessing the entire process, a specialist...