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 Desio
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Desio. 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 Sempione, 14 20900 Monza (MB)
4 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via De Amicis, 67 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (MI)
4.3 km
Unverified
PSA Test by Farmacia Alzani
Via Vittorio Veneto, 10, 22060 Cabiate CO, Italia
4.2 km
Unverified
Prostate test by COB Medicina e Salute
Via 25 Aprile, 35, 20863 Concorezzo MB, Italia
6.6 km
Verified
PSA Test by Farmacia Della Corte
Via Magenta, 33, 20021 Bollate MI, Italia
6.9 km
Verified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Vismara, 2 20020 Arese (MI)
8 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Viale Monza, 43 20127 Milano (MI)
10.6 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via L. Castelvetro, 33 20154 Milano (MI)
10.6 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via della Moscova, 22 20121 Milano (MI)
10.6 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Piazza 6 febbraio n.16 20145 Milano (MI)
10.6 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.