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 Pescia
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Pescia. 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 Farmacia Checchia - Chiesina Uzzanese
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 81, 51013 Chiesina Uzzanese PT, Italia
4.7 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via G. Vico, 2/A- c/o Alliance Medical Diagnostic srl 51100 Pistoia (PT)
11.6 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Tosco Romagnola, 1987 c/o Spazio Benessere 56023 San Prospero - Cascina (PI)
17.1 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Viale Montegrappa, 116/C, 59100 Prato PO 59100 Prato (PO)
20.4 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Marconi, 50 - c/o Alliance Medical Diagnostic srl 59100 Prato (PO)
20.4 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Piazzetta della Misericordia, 1 51031 Agliana (PT)
23.8 km
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PSA Test by Misericordia di Campi Bisenzio
Via Montalvo, 8, 50013 Campi Bisenzio FI, Italia
23.1 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Spagna, 8 - Loc. Guasticce 57014 Collesalvetti (LI)
24.1 km
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Prostate test by Synlab
Piazza della Stazione, 2, 50123 Firenze FI, Italia
29.8 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via della Repubblica, 70 50023 Impruneta (FI)
32 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.
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.