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 Policoro
Find out where to get a Prostate test (Prostate cancer screening) in Policoro. 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 Laboratorio Lifebrain
Viale Jonio, snc 74025 Marina di Ginosa (TA)
25.9 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Francesco Santamaria, snc 74013 Ginosa (TA)
25.9 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Circonvallazione dei Fiori, 255/Q 74122 Taranto (TA)
34.8 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Orsini, 35 74123 Taranto (TA)
34.8 km
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Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Berardi, 75/A/79 74100 Taranto (TA)
34.8 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Viale Virgilio, 97/A 74121 Taranto (TA)
34.8 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Risorgimento, 150 74017 Mottola (TA)
35.2 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Brindisi, 9 74016 Massafra (TA)
35.1 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via Dante Alighieri, 69 74026 Pulsano (TA)
37.9 km
Unverified
Prostate test by Laboratorio Lifebrain
Via XXIV Maggio, 54 74020 Lizzano (TA)
42.9 km
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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.