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...
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Alpignano. Compare details and costs for a PSA Test from the best labs in Italy.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Corso Raffaello, 17G 10125 Torino (TO)
7.8 km
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Via Valperga Caluso, 32 10125 Torino (TO)
7.8 km
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Via Piemonte, 32, Strambino, TO, c/o Centro Medico Artemisia 10019 Strambino (TO)
26.5 km
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Via Guglielmo Jervis, 22, 10015 Ivrea TO, Italia
30.9 km
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Corso Michele Coppino,32 c/o Cidimu 12051 Alba (CN)
37 km
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Via Santa Barbara, 1 12051 Alba (CN)
37 km
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Corso Giovanni Giolitti, 21 12100 Cuneo (CN)
48.5 km
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Via Bassignano, 40 (ingresso disabili) 12100 Cuneo (CN)
48.5 km
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Via G. B. Beccaria 16 12084 Mondovì (CN)
51 km
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Via Bonardi 25, c/o Casa della Salute 15121 Alessandria (AL)
54.8 km
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Prostate cancer Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Prostatitis Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
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...
The prostate gland produces a fluid with sperm cells from the testicles and fluids from other glands comprising semen.
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.
PSA is a simple blood test. If positive and high, men may opt for biopsy, which is risky.