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 Collepasso
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Collepasso. Compare details and costs for a PSA Test from the best labs in Italy.
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Giovanni Pascoli, 1 73040 Collepasso (LE)
Unverified
test salute prostata con autoprelievo by innovabiohealth S.r.l.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Don Bosco, 45 73100 LE (Lecce)
19.4 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Martiri D'Otranto, 2 73100 Lecce (Lecce)
19.4 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Corso Umberto I, 207 72026 San Pancrazio Salentino (BR)
29.3 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Uggiano, 29 74024 Manduria (TA)
35.8 km
Unverified
PSA Test by Centro Studi Medici srl - dott. Costanzo Mardighian
Via Brindisi, 148, 72023 Mesagne BR, Italia
38.1 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Fratelli Bandiera, 24 72024 Oria (BR)
40.3 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via XXIV Maggio, 54 74020 Lizzano (TA)
43.6 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Dante Alighieri, 69 74026 Pulsano (TA)
47.8 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Viale Matteotti, 51 74023 Grottaglie (TA)
50.2 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Circonvallazione dei Fiori, 255/Q 74122 Taranto (TA)
56.3 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.