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 Castello di Annone. Compare details and costs for a PSA Test from the best labs in Italy.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Via Bonardi 25, c/o Casa della Salute 15121 Alessandria (AL)
15 km
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Via Salvo D'Acquisto, 108 15011 Acqui Terme (AL)
15.9 km
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Via del castagnone 28 a, c/o Poliambulatorio Medicart 15048 Valenza (AL)
18.8 km
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Corso Michele Coppino,32 c/o Cidimu 12051 Alba (CN)
18.4 km
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Via Canonico Zuffi c/o Poliambulatorio Valenza Medica 15048 Valenza (AL)
18.8 km
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Via Santa Barbara, 1 12051 Alba (CN)
18.4 km
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Via Carducci, 13 15076 Ovada (AL)
23.3 km
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Corso Repubblica, 34 15057 Tortona (AL)
26.8 km
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Via Brigata garibaldi 1 a, c/o Poliambulatorio Medicart 15057 Tortona (Tortona)
26.8 km
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Via Valperga Caluso, 32 10125 Torino (TO)
33.7 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...
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.