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 Ferrandina
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Ferrandina. 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 Francesco Santamaria, snc 74013 Ginosa (TA)
16.8 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Piazza Cavour, 27 70024 Gravina in Puglia (BA)
22.7 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Viale Jonio, snc 74025 Marina di Ginosa (TA)
16.8 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Scipione Ronchetti, 15 70022 Altamura (BA)
23.7 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Risorgimento, 150 74017 Mottola (TA)
32 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Brindisi, 9 74016 Massafra (TA)
35.1 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via A. De Gasperi, 78 76014 Spinazzola (BAT)
38.1 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Orsini, 35 74123 Taranto (TA)
40.8 km
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Prostate test by Farmacia Marchesiello dei Dottori Guadalupi F. Macchia F.
Piazza Umberto I, 32, 70020 Bitetto BA, Italia
40.7 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Cesare Battisti, 67/C 70015 Noci (Bari)
40.7 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.