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 Arenzano
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Arenzano. 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 Istituto Raimondi s.r.l. Dr. Giuseppe Raimondi San Cataldo (Cl)
Via Belvedere, 2C, 16016 Cogoleto GE, Italia
2 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via G.B. Monti, 109 R 16151 Genova (GE)
12.4 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Antonio Cantore, 31/D Rosso 16149 Genova (GE)
12.4 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Giovanni Battista Custo, 14 rosso 16162 Genova (GE)
12.4 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Gavino, 94 rosso 16014 Campomorone (GE)
12.7 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
via Pieve di Cadore, 12/B Rosso 16164 Genova (GE)
12.4 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
via Maragliano 3/1 16121 Genova (GE)
12.4 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Humanitas Cellini
Via Benvenuto Cellini, 2, 16143 Genova GE, Italia
12.4 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Synlab Analsi Mediche
Via Piero Gobetti, 5, 16145 Genova GE, Italia
12.4 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Monte Zovetto, 9/2 16145 Genova (GE)
12.4 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.
PSA and DRE are the only approved and effective testing for prostate health assessment.
PSA is a simple blood test. If positive and high, men may opt for biopsy, which is risky.