PSA question after blood test
MY DAD HAD A BLOOD TEST AND URINE SCREENING. IN THE RESULTS, THE PSA IS 1.03. THE REFERENCE VALUES ARE 0-4.0. WHAT IS PSA? IS MY DAD'S PSA NORMAL?
Answer:psa is an abbrevation for prostatic specific antigen.;..used for screening in combination with a digital rectal exam to check for prostate cancer.your dad's lab results are great,no need to worry...
psa is a blood test which detects the antigen secreted by the prostate...elevations/mild are not always cancer as it can be inflammation...etc
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yes, his PSA is normal. PSA is Prostate Specific Antigen... it screens for prostate cancer.
PSA or prostate specific antigen is an enzyme produced by the prostate cells. Your dad's is normal
PSA or prostate specific antigen is an enzyme produced by the prostate cells. PSA levels can be used to tell if you have prostate-related diseases, such as prostate cancer. As part of a general prostate health program, your doctor may recommend that you have a PSA blood test performed regularly.
Doctors use PSA, along with other information, to measure your prostate health. A high PSA level can be a sign of prostate cancer. However there are other conditions that cause an increased PSA. Enlarging Prostate, prostate cancer, and prostatitis are the most common reasons for a high PSA. While a high PSA does not always mean prostate cancer, your doctor will want to be sure that you do not have it.