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 Lecco
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Lecco. 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 Farmacia Trail
Via 25 Aprile, 1, 24030 Brembate di Sopra BG, Italia
13.1 km
Unverified
PSA Test by Farmacia Alzani
Via Vittorio Veneto, 10, 22060 Cabiate CO, Italia
16.7 km
Unverified
Prostate test by COB Medicina e Salute
Via 25 Aprile, 35, 20863 Concorezzo MB, Italia
18.5 km
Verified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Sempione, 14 20900 Monza (MB)
19.6 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via De Amicis, 67 20092 Cinisello Balsamo (MI)
22.3 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Volpinazza, 4 21059 Viggiù (Varese)
23.4 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Farmacia
Via Repubblica, 2, 21050 Brusimpiano VA, Italia
25 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Piazza della Vittoria, 2 20020 Arese (MI)
26 km
Unverified
PSA Test by Farmacia Della Corte
Via Magenta, 33, 20021 Bollate MI, Italia
25.3 km
Verified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Gorizia 42 21049 Tradate (VA)
25.5 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.