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 Vezzano Ligure. Compare details and costs for a PSA Test from the best labs in Italy.
Test at-Home / Self-testing
Via Pellerano Murtula, 1, 16035 Rapallo GE, Italia
35.4 km
Unverified
Via Vastato, 44/1 16036 Recco (GE)
39.7 km
Unverified
Via Paolo Borsellino, 1 43029 Traversetolo (PR)
42.3 km
Unverified
Via Tosco Romagnola, 1987 c/o Spazio Benessere 56023 San Prospero - Cascina (PI)
46.1 km
Unverified
Via Spagna, 8 - Loc. Guasticce 57014 Collesalvetti (LI)
48.2 km
Unverified
Scali Manzoni, 33 57126 Livorno (LI)
45.9 km
Unverified
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 81, 51013 Chiesina Uzzanese PT, Italia
46.5 km
Unverified
Via Cecconi, 50 57156 Livorno (LI)
45.9 km
Unverified
Via Giuseppe Sapeto, 5A, 16132 Genova GE, Italia
50.7 km
Unverified
Via Monte Zovetto, 9/2 16145 Genova (GE)
50.7 km
Unverified
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.