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The PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Total test is a blood test that measures the total amount of PSA, a protein produced by the prostate gland that helps liquefy the semen in males. This test helps identify conditions like prostate inflammation (prostatitis),...
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The PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Total test is a blood test that measures the total amount of PSA, a protein produced by the prostate gland that helps liquefy the semen in males. This test helps identify conditions like prostate inflammation (pros...
Understanding PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Total
The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped gland located just below the bladder in men. It produces a protein called PSA, which helps liquefy semen and allows sperms to move freely during ejaculation. The PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Total test measures the total amount of PSA in the blood, which indicates the combined level of all PSA, both free and bound to other proteins.
Your doctor may suggest the PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Total test if you have:
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Frequent urination (especially at nigh...
What does PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Total measure?
The PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Total test is a blood test that measures the total amount of PSA, a protein produced by the prostate gland that helps liquefy the semen in males. This test helps identify conditions like prostate inflammation (prostatitis), enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH), prostate cancer, etc.
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