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 Zoagli. 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
2 km
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Via Vastato, 44/1 16036 Recco (GE)
6.4 km
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Via Giuseppe Sapeto, 5A, 16132 Genova GE, Italia
17.3 km
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Via Monte Zovetto, 9/2 16145 Genova (GE)
17.3 km
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Via Piero Gobetti, 5, 16145 Genova GE, Italia
17.3 km
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Via Benvenuto Cellini, 2, 16143 Genova GE, Italia
17.3 km
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via Maragliano 3/1 16121 Genova (GE)
17.3 km
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Via Antonio Cantore, 31/D Rosso 16149 Genova (GE)
17.3 km
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Via G.B. Monti, 109 R 16151 Genova (GE)
17.3 km
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Via Giovanni Battista Custo, 14 rosso 16162 Genova (GE)
17.3 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.