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 Minori
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Minori. Compare details and costs for a PSA Test from the best labs in Italy.
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Garofalo Maggiore, 14 84010 Minori (SA)
Unverified
test salute prostata con autoprelievo by innovabiohealth S.r.l.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Nicola Bruni Grimaldi, 95 84014 Nocera Inferiore (Salerno) (SA)
6.5 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Federico Ricco, 24 84014 Nocera Inferiore (SA)
6.5 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Domenico Cicalesi, 95 84014 Nocera Inferiore (SA)
6.5 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Cesare Battisti, 7 84010 San Marzano sul Sarno (SA)
8.9 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Roma 35 80059 Torre del Greco (Napoli)
16.6 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Piazza Trieste, 4 80056 Ercolano (NA)
18.4 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Pagliano, 7b 80055 Portici (NA)
18.6 km
Unverified
PSA Test by Diagnostica Medica
Via Nazionale Torrette, 146, 83013 Mercogliano AV, Italia
19.6 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi, 179 80055 Portici (NA)
18.6 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Sandriana, 9-11 80046 San Giorgio a Cremano (NA)
19.7 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.