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 Carlentini
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Carlentini. 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 Clinica Villa Rizzo
Via Sebastiano Agati, 96100 Siracusa SR, Italia
21.4 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Istituto Oncologico Del Mediterraneo
Via Penninazzo, 7, 95020 Aci Bonaccorsi CT, Italia
22.8 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Giovanni Bovi, 6, Palmi, RC, Italia 89015 Palmi (RC)
87.5 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Dante Alighieri 39, Palmi, RC, Italia 89015 Palmi (RC)
87.5 km
Unverified
PSA Test by Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione
Via Ernesto Tricomi, 5, 90127 Palermo PA, Italia
107.4 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Casa di Cura Torina SPA
Via Francesco Spallitta, 8, 90145 Palermo PA, Italia
107.4 km
Unverified
PSA Test by Centro Medico Artemisia e punto prelievi
Via Piemonte, 32, 90040 Capaci PA, Italia
115.1 km
Unverified
PSA Test by Check Up Centro Polispecialistico
Via Francesco De Luca, 3, 87040 Castrolibero CS, Italia
154.4 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Ugo Cavalcanti- 7-11 87100 Cosenza (CS)
154.8 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Viale Giovanni e Francesca Falcone, 404/A 87100 Cosenza (CS)
154.8 km
Unverified
Common conditions covered by a Prostate cancer screening
Prostate cancer Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Prostatitis Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Prostate test FAQs
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.