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 Rovigo. Compare details and costs for a PSA Test from the best labs in Italy.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Piazzetta San Francesco 7/8/9 35026 Conselve (PD)
11.9 km
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Via Colli Euganei, 124 35121 Battaglia Terme (PD)
15.1 km
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Piazza Del Donatore, 3 35020 Legnaro (PD)
17.6 km
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Via Padova, 12/C 44122 Ferrara (FE)
18.3 km
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Largo Traiano, 20 35121 Montegrotto Terme (PD)
18 km
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Via Boccacanale di S. Stefano, 3 44121 Ferrara (FE)
18.3 km
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Via Cavour, 58 35020 Casalserugo (PD)
18 km
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Via A. Volta, 51 35031 Abano Terme (PD)
19.9 km
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Piazzetta San Marco 2/A Piove di Sacco. 35028 Piove di Sacco (PD)
19.6 km
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Piazza San martino, 1 c/o Poliambulatorio Fisiopromet 32043 Abano Terme (BL)
19.9 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.