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...
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Perosa Canavese. Compare details and costs for a PSA Test from the best labs in Italy.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Via Piemonte, 32, Strambino, TO, c/o Centro Medico Artemisia 10019 Strambino (TO)
2.6 km
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Via Guglielmo Jervis, 22, 10015 Ivrea TO, Italia
5.3 km
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Via Valperga Caluso, 32 10125 Torino (TO)
23.5 km
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Corso Raffaello, 17G 10125 Torino (TO)
23.5 km
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Viale Dante Alighieri, 2, 28066 Galliate NO, Italia
42.4 km
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Via del castagnone 28 a, c/o Poliambulatorio Medicart 15048 Valenza (AL)
47.8 km
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Via Canonico Zuffi c/o Poliambulatorio Valenza Medica 15048 Valenza (AL)
47.8 km
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Corso Michele Coppino,32 c/o Cidimu 12051 Alba (CN)
49.2 km
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Via Santa Barbara, 1 12051 Alba (CN)
49.2 km
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Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 48, 27029 Vigevano PV, Italia
50.3 km
Prostate cancer Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) Prostatitis Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
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...
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 and DRE are the only approved and effective testing for prostate health assessment.
PSA is a simple blood test. If positive and high, men may opt for biopsy, which is risky.