Blue Horizon Medicals Men's health

Prostate Specific Antigen

Used as a screening process for Prostate Cancer. A high total PSA level may mean there is an enlarged prostate gland. Although a rise in PSA is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer, a number of benign (that is, not cancerous) conditions can also cause the PSA level to rise.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • Male
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Total PSA

Test specifications

Provider
Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Male

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • Total PSA

About this test

Used as a screening process for Prostate Cancer.

A high total PSA level may mean there is an enlarged prostate gland. Although a rise in PSA is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer, a number of benign (that is, not cancerous) conditions can also cause the PSA level to rise. The most common benign prostate conditions that cause an elevation in PSA level are prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate, more likely in a young man) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH or enlargement of the prostate, more likely after the age of 50 years).

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

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PSA Test

Our at-home prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test is suitable for men over 50, over 45 and of black ethnicity, or men who have a strong family history of prostate cancer.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • 1 biomarkers
  • Results in 2 days
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