PSAProstate-specific antigen (total PSA)
What it shows
A protein of the prostate. The normal level grows with age; given once a year after 50.
Your doctor reads the result: the laboratory does not diagnose or prescribe. The result sheet gives the reference range beside each value.
Sample
- Short code
- PSA
- What is taken
- Blood from a vein
- Container
- Yellow-top gel serum tube
- Turnaround
- 1 working days for samples taken by 12:00; result at 18:00
- At home
- Yes, a nurse comes to your home
- Age
- from age 18
Preparation
- 8 hours after your last meal, on an empty stomach. Water is fine.
- No sex and no cycling for 2 days.
- No hard exercise the day before.
Reference ranges
| For | Range |
|---|---|
| Men, under 50 | below 2.50 ng/mL |
| Men, 50–60 years | below 3.50 ng/mL |
| Men, 60–70 years | below 4.50 ng/mL |
| Men, from 70 | below 6.50 ng/mL |
These ranges are for Damla’s analysers and methods; another laboratory’s ranges may differ slightly.
This test is part of these check-ups
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