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 Codigoro
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Codigoro. 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 Kennedy, 84 45019 Taglio di Po (RO)
13.2 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Corso Risorgimento 154 45014 Porto Viro (RO)
14.5 km
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PSA Test by Farmacia Comunale Alfonsine
Corso Giacomo Matteotti, 58, 48011 Alfonsine RA, Italia
22.7 km
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Boccacanale di S. Stefano, 3 44121 Ferrara (FE)
23.8 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Padova, 12/C 44122 Ferrara (FE)
23.8 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Viale Mediterraneo 155 30015 Chioggia (VE)
28.1 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Piazzetta San Francesco 7/8/9 35026 Conselve (PD)
29.8 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Piazzetta San Marco 2/A Piove di Sacco. 35028 Piove di Sacco (PD)
32.3 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Cavour, 58 35020 Casalserugo (PD)
34.7 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Corso Roma 13 44042 Sant'Agostino (FE)
35.2 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.