PSA Test - what is it and how the test is done
The prostate gland is a crucial gland present in all males. This gland performs essential sexual functions in a male. However, with age, it tends to develop several problems that lead to a person f...
PSA Test in Alassio
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Alassio. Compare details and costs for a PSA Test from the best labs in Italy.
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Test at-Home / Self-testing
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via G. B. Beccaria 16 12084 Mondovì (CN)
31.5 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Istituto Raimondi s.r.l. Dr. Giuseppe Raimondi San Cataldo (Cl)
Via Belvedere, 2C, 16016 Cogoleto GE, Italia
35.3 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Bassignano, 40 (ingresso disabili) 12100 Cuneo (CN)
40.7 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Corso Giovanni Giolitti, 21 12100 Cuneo (CN)
40.7 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Antonio Cantore, 31/D Rosso 16149 Genova (GE)
46.8 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via G.B. Monti, 109 R 16151 Genova (GE)
46.8 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
via Maragliano 3/1 16121 Genova (GE)
46.8 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Synlab Analsi Mediche
Via Piero Gobetti, 5, 16145 Genova GE, Italia
46.8 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Giovanni Battista Custo, 14 rosso 16162 Genova (GE)
46.8 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Humanitas Cellini
Via Benvenuto Cellini, 2, 16143 Genova GE, Italia
46.8 km
Unverified
Common conditions covered by a Prostate cancer screening
Prostate cancer Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Prostatitis Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Prostate test FAQs
During the digital rectal exam (DRE), a doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the patient's rectum to feel for lumps, enlargements, or areas of hardness that might indicate prostate cancer. The procedure lasts for less than a minute and, while uncomfortable, should cause no pain.
The Prostate Specific Antigen test is a blood test for detecting prostate cancer. High PSA levels may indicate the presence of prostate cancer. Still, they may also be benign prostatic hyperplasia or inflammation of the prostate gland (also known as prostatitis) due to an infection or other cause.
PSA is a simple blood test. If positive and high, men may opt for biopsy, which is risky.