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 Avezzano
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Avezzano. 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 Pescara, 2 67100 L'Aquila (AQ)
22.2 km
Unverified
PSA Test by Villa Gioia Casa di Cura Srl
Viale San Domenico, 1F, 03039 Sora FR, Italia
23.5 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Centro S.T.S.
Via Giuseppe Ferri, 6, 03039 Sora FR, Italia
23.5 km
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Rovereto, 21 67032 Pescasseroli (AQ)
24.1 km
Unverified
PSA Test by Cliniterm Srl
Via Casilina Sud, 143, 03013 Ferentino FR, Italia
25 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Circonvallazione Occidentale, 91/B 67039 Sulmona (AQ)
25.5 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Col Giuseppe Tirone, 8 67039 Sulmona (AQ)
25.5 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Bianalisi - Poliambulatorio Geslan
Via Adige, 41, 03100 Frosinone FR, Italia
27.3 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Tiburtina Valeria, 36 00029 Vicovaro (RM)
27.5 km
Unverified
Prostate test by SALUS
Via Lecce, 7, 03100 Frosinone FR, Italia
27.3 km
Unverified
Common conditions covered by a Prostate cancer screening
Prostate cancer Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Prostatitis Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Prostate test FAQs
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.