The Important Facts about Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing


Posted September 18, 2018 by Prostate-Seed-Ins

Dr. Echt explains the facts about Prostate Specific Antigen Testing

 
Irving, Texas – Prostate-specific antigen testing is an additional test that doctors may recommend during routine checkups for prostate cancer. PSA is a simple procedure that provides in-depth information about the prostate health of a patient. It gauges the level of prostate-specific antigen proteins in a patient's blood. The prostate gland naturally produces this protein. High levels of PSA may indicate prostate cancer presence, urinary tract infections, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostatitis, among other prostate health concerns.

"PSA testing is a painless process that involves drawing a blood sample for lab analysis," explained Dr. Echt. “If elevated levels of PSA are detected, follow-up tests and a repeat PSA examination may be suggested to identify the cause and track the increased levels.”

Here are the facts about PSA testing:

• PSA testing is only recommended for men at high risk of developing prostate cancer like those with a family history of cancer and those of African American descent. Because of the insights that PSA brings, doctors use this test on men at the age of 50 years.

• Increased PSA levels of over 4.0 ng/ml trigger follow up PSAs to track the elevation levels and other tests like x-rays, ultrasound, cystoscopy and even biopsy to identify the cause of the high levels of PSA.

• PSA testing helps physicians to detect prostate cancer in its early and most treatable stages. Men who request for the test must first discuss it with their doctor to make an informed decision.

• PSA testing determines the success of the treatment of prostate cancer. This is because the test is taken every time a patient visits the doctor to determine if the disease has been controlled or not. It is a monitoring tool as well as a warning system.

“Prostate cancer patients should keep in mind that there are no specific levels of normal or abnormal PSA, but high levels of PSA is a prostate cancer indicator,” continues Dr. Echt.

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Last Updated September 18, 2018