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 Ovada
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Ovada. Compare details and costs for a PSA Test from the best labs in Italy.
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Carducci, 13 15076 Ovada (AL)
Unverified
test salute prostata con autoprelievo by innovabiohealth S.r.l.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Salvo D'Acquisto, 108 15011 Acqui Terme (AL)
9.1 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Gavino, 94 rosso 16014 Campomorone (GE)
15.1 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Analisi Cliniche Valle Scrivia SRL - Busalla
Via Luigi Nino Malerba, 28, 16012 Busalla GE, Italia
15.4 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
via Pieve di Cadore, 12/B Rosso 16164 Genova (GE)
21 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Casa della Salute
Largo Milite Ignoto, 1, 16012 Busalla GE, Italia
15.4 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Istituto Raimondi s.r.l. Dr. Giuseppe Raimondi San Cataldo (Cl)
Via Belvedere, 2C, 16016 Cogoleto GE, Italia
17.1 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Giovanni Battista Custo, 14 rosso 16162 Genova (GE)
21 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Bonardi 25, c/o Casa della Salute 15121 Alessandria (AL)
19.1 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via G.B. Monti, 109 R 16151 Genova (GE)
21 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Antonio Cantore, 31/D Rosso 16149 Genova (GE)
21 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.
The Prostate Specific Antigen test is a blood test for detecting prostate cancer. High PSA levels may indicate the presence of prostate cancer. Still, they may also be benign prostatic hyperplasia or inflammation of the prostate gland (also known as prostatitis) due to an infection or other cause.
PSA is a simple blood test. If positive and high, men may opt for biopsy, which is risky.