PSA Test: Introduction, Normal Range, Prostate Cancer Symptoms, and Keynotes

Introduction of PSA Test

Table of Contents

Toggle

PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen and it is a proteinous substance produced by prostate cells.
It is a marker of prostate cancer. Its normal range in our blood is less than 4 nanograms. per milliliter.

Fig. Normal Prostate

Range of PSA Test

Normal Range: 4.0 ng/mL

Intermediate risk of having prostate cancer: 5-10 ng/mL

High risk of having prostate cancer:>10.0 ng/mL

Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

Common symptoms that can develop in Prostate Cancer are as follows-

Frequent Urination
A problem in starting or stopping urination
Interrupted urination i.e. weak or slow urinary stream
Blood may present in urine or semen.
Pain or burning sensation during urination or ejaculation
Feeling of intense pain in the low back, hip, or thigh, often present with aggressive or prostatic cancer spread to other organs (metastasis)

Keynotes on PSA Test

A diet low in fruits and vegetables is recommended for the prevention of prostate cancer but high in meats and high-fat dairy products increase the risk since meat and high-fat foods contain compounds that augment the growth of malignant/cancer cells.
Exercise may also be beneficial for the reduction of the risk of prostate cancer.
There are four stages of prostate cancer and they are stages 1, 2, 3,4, and stage 4 is further divided into 4a and 4b subtypes.
Even the last stage (IV) has a 5-year survival rate of about 31 % and this data may also increase with advancements in treatment methods.
The blood sample is tested for PSA.
It is also called a tumor marker of prostate cancer.
Prior to doing a PSA test, the patient should not have ejaculated during the previous 2 days. Semen released during sexual intercourse can cause its levels to rise temporarily, which may affect the test result findings. For the same cause, before having the test patient should not have exercised vigorously in the previous 2 days.

PSA Test-Result, Unit, Reference Range, Test Method, and Medical Information on Total PSA

Table: PSA test-result, unit, reference range, test method, and medical information on total PSA

Medical Lab Notes

Next Glucose Challenge Test (GCT): Introduction, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, and Keynotes »

Previous « Thyroid Scan/Thyroid Computed Tomography Imaging: Introduction, Uses, Centers in Kathmandu, Address, Contact Number, and Keynotes

View Comments

น้ำหอมผู้ชาย says:

July 18, 2022 at 7:57 am

Hey there, You've done a great job. I’ll certainly digg it and personally suggest to my friends. I am sure they'll be benefited from this web site.
UFABET says:

July 30, 2022 at 8:46 pm

We're a group of volunteers and opening a new scheme in our community. Your website provided us with valuable info to work on. You have done a formidable job and our whole community will be thankful to you.
Sonder Affiliate Program says:

August 1, 2022 at 12:33 pm

Keep up the great work, I read few blog posts on this internet site and I believe that your web blog is really interesting and contains sets of great info .
gamestop nft loopring says:

August 5, 2022 at 6:55 am

Glad to be one of the visitors on this awing site : D.
defi stats says:

August 7, 2022 at 11:13 am

You made some good points there. I looked on the internet for the subject matter and found most individuals will consent with your blog.
zerocool veefriends says:

August 7, 2022 at 11:22 am

This site is my inhalation, really excellent design and perfect subject material.
daftar slot says:

August 8, 2022 at 3:00 am

I truly appreciate this post. I have been looking everywhere for this! Thank goodness I found it on Bing. You have made my day! Thanks again
sicetak.com says:

August 8, 2022 at 5:19 pm

Outstanding post, you have pointed out some superb points, I also believe this s a very superb website.
mega888 says:

August 9, 2022 at 7:12 am

As I site possessor I believe the content matter here is rattling magnificent , appreciate it for your efforts. You should keep it up forever! Best of luck.
หน้าหมอง says:

August 9, 2022 at 10:22 am

I in addition to my friends were reading through the great guides on your site then all of the sudden came up with a terrible suspicion I never thanked the site owner for those tips. These people happened to be as a consequence happy to learn all of them and have without a doubt been having fun with these things. Many thanks for actually being well accommodating and for utilizing these kinds of brilliant subject matter millions of individuals are really eager to be informed on. My honest regret for not expressing gratitude to you sooner.