PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Total - Book Test at Low Cost

PSA stands for prostate specific antigen that is a kind of protein made by prostate an important part of male reproductive system which is located just under the bladder and makes the seminal fluid an essential liquid for semen nourishment and its transportation. It is alright to have a low level of this protein in your blood but high amount indicates that there are some underlying issues.

Most of the people with prostate cancer does not realise that they have it and in most cases, it does not spread to the other organs and remains to the prostate only. PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Total test helps in assessing the risk factor of prostate cancer in the patients who have moderately high total PSA also helps in determining whether a person should opt for biopsy or not.

Why you should get this test done

If you have following issues

• If you are of 50 and above in age
• If your immediate family member ever had an issue related to prostate
• Painful urination
• Found blood in your urine and semen
• Pain in your back and pelvis area
• To check the efficiency of your medication if you already have prostate cancer and getting treatment for it.

Precaution for the test

• Avoid having sex or masturbating 24 hours before this test as releasing semen can increase the PSA level which can lead to an unreliable result
• Please tell your doctor before the test about all the medicines you are taking so that your doctor can ensure that your medicines are not going to interfere with your test results.

Documents required

• Doctor’s prescription
• A valid government issued id proof

What is the Cost of PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Total Test?

The cost of this test can be from INR 1000 to INR 1500 according to your chosen lab.

Why Choose Ganesh Diagnostic

Ganesh Diagnostic has all the latest machines that produce highly accurate results. We ensure a safe and comfortable experience for our patients.