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 Gropparello
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Gropparello. 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
P.zza Italia, 1 29027 Podenzano (PC)
8.8 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Prevostura, 62 F 29121 Piacenza (PC)
15.3 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 148 29121 Piacenza (PC)
15.3 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Emilia Est, 74 29010 Rottofreno (PC)
17.8 km
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Prostate test by Castello di San Pietro in Cerro
Via Roma, 20, 29010 San Pietro in Cerro PC, Italia
17 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Antiche Fornaci, 66 26100 Cremona (CR)
25.3 km
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Prostate test by Farmacia Botti Dr. Adriana
Via Antonio Gramsci, 13, 26822 Brembio LO, Italia
27.6 km
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PSA Test by Gemini Srl - Poliambulatorio a Parma
Piazza Sisto Rosa Badalocchio, 3, 43126 Parma PR, Italia
29.4 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Viale Bottego, 3 43121 Parma (PR)
29.4 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Emilia Est, 144 43123 Parma (PR)
29.4 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.