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 Gaeta
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Gaeta. Compare details and costs for a PSA Test from the best labs in Italy.
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Test at-Home / Self-testing
PSA Test by Medical Pontino
Via Custoza, 3, 04020 Santi Cosma e Damiano LT, Italia
13.9 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Antonino Carnevale, Madonna del Piano, Castro dei Volsci FR, Italia 03020 Frosinone (FR)
22.1 km
Unverified
Prostate test by SALUS
Via Lecce, 7, 03100 Frosinone FR, Italia
31.6 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Bianalisi - Poliambulatorio Geslan
Via Adige, 41, 03100 Frosinone FR, Italia
31.6 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Morolense, 20 03019 Supino (Frosinone )
32.8 km
Unverified
PSA Test by Villa Gioia Casa di Cura Srl
Viale San Domenico, 1F, 03039 Sora FR, Italia
35.1 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Centro S.T.S.
Via Giuseppe Ferri, 6, 03039 Sora FR, Italia
35.1 km
PSA Test by Cliniterm Srl
Via Casilina Sud, 143, 03013 Ferentino FR, Italia
37 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Istituto Diagnostico Varelli S.r.l.
Via Cornelia dei Gracchi, 65, 80070 Bacoli NA, Italia
39 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Acate, 76 80124 Bagnoli (NA)
43.8 km
Unverified
Common conditions covered by a Prostate cancer screening
Prostate cancer Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Prostatitis Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Prostate test FAQs
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.