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 Bassignana
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Bassignana. 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 Canonico Zuffi c/o Poliambulatorio Valenza Medica 15048 Valenza (AL)
4.5 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via del castagnone 28 a, c/o Poliambulatorio Medicart 15048 Valenza (AL)
4.5 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Corso Repubblica, 34 15057 Tortona (AL)
9.6 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Brigata garibaldi 1 a, c/o Poliambulatorio Medicart 15057 Tortona (Tortona)
9.6 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Bonardi 25, c/o Casa della Salute 15121 Alessandria (AL)
8.6 km
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Prostate test by La Nuova Farmacia
Corso Pavia, 73, 27029 Vigevano PV, Italia
22.5 km
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Prostate test by Farmacie Cornalba
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 48, 27029 Vigevano PV, Italia
22.5 km
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Carducci, 13 15076 Ovada (AL)
25.7 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Salvo D'Acquisto, 108 15011 Acqui Terme (AL)
26.1 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Analisi Cliniche Valle Scrivia SRL - Busalla
Via Luigi Nino Malerba, 28, 16012 Busalla GE, Italia
31.6 km
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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.