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 Melfi
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Melfi. 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 Aldo Moro, 2 CAP 85028 PZ Rionero In Vulture (Potenza)
4.8 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Eduardo de Filippo, 52B, 71042 Cerignola (Foggia)
23.1 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via A. De Gasperi, 78 76014 Spinazzola (BAT)
22.8 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Giuseppe Palmitessa, 18 76121 Barletta (BA)
39.5 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Ferdinando D’Argona, 92/B 76121 Barletta (BAT)
39.5 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Piazza Cavour, 27 70024 Gravina in Puglia (BA)
41.7 km
Unverified
PSA Test by Diagnostica Medica
Via Nazionale Torrette, 146, 83013 Mercogliano AV, Italia
48.1 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Analisi R.AN.A. snc, gruppo EXTRALAB
Via Alcide De Gasperi 23, 76011 Bisceglie Barletta-Andria-Trani, Italy
47.4 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Scipione Ronchetti, 15 70022 Altamura (BA)
48.4 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Federico Ricco, 24 84014 Nocera Inferiore (SA)
55.6 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.