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 Petacciato. Compare details and costs for a PSA Test from the best labs in Italy.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Via Belgio 8/10 86039 Termoli (CB)
7 km
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Via Roma, 32 66034 Villa Santa Maria (CH)
26.5 km
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Via Costantinopoli, 144 66026 Ortona (CH)
33.3 km
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Via Duca D'Aosta, 63 86100 Campobasso (CB)
33.1 km
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Via Michele Donnanno, 40 71015 San Nicandro Garganico (FG)
38 km
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Viale Nettuno, 41 66023 Francavilla al Mare (CH)
40.3 km
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Via Taverna snc, Strada Statale 17, Isernia 86170 Cantalupo nel Sannio (IS)
41.6 km
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Largo Gian Battista Vico, 15, Chieti 66100 Chieti (CH)
42.4 km
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Corso Risorgimento, 193 86170 Isernia (IS)
44 km
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Via Vincenzo Bellini, 32 66100 Chieti Scalo (CH)
42.4 km
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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.