Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test - NCI
Prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, is a protein produced by normal, as well as malignant, cells of the prostate gland. Both prostate cancer and several benign conditions (particularly benign prostatic …
Prueba del antígeno prostático específico (PSA)
The single-parameter, structure-based IsoPSA assay demonstrates improved diagnostic accuracy for detection of any prostate cancer and high-grade prostate cancer compared to a concentration-based …
Prostate Cancer Screening - NCI
Dec 10, 2024 · A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a test that measures the level of PSA in the blood. PSA is a substance made mostly by the prostate that may be found in an increased amount in …
Understanding Prostate Changes - NCI - National Cancer Institute
May 8, 2024 · Based on your symptoms, your doctor may advise a digital rectal exam, blood tests such as the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, and a urinalysis. Your doctor may refer you to a urologist, …
Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®) - NCI
Aug 4, 2025 · Prostate cancer screening with the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test or digital rectal exams has not been shown to reduce prostate cancer deaths. Get detailed information about …
prostate-specific antigen test - National Cancer Institute
A laboratory test that measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) found in the blood. PSA is a protein made by the prostate gland.
PSA (Prostatic Specific Antigen) Lab Value | EOD Data SEER*RSA
Description PSA (Prostatic Specific Antigen) is a protein produced by cells of the prostate gland and is elevated in patients with prostate cancer. This data item pertains to PSA lab value. Serum PSA is the …
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing - Landmark Studies
The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1986 for monitoring disease status in men with prostate cancer and in 1992 for diagnosis.
Prostate Cancer Screening | Cancer Trends Progress Report
Prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, is a protein produced by normal, as well as malignant, cells of the prostate gland. The PSA test measures the level of PSA in a man’s blood. For this test, a blood …
NCI Fact Sheet for Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
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