Prostate Cancer PSA Test
An accurate quantitative test that measures the amount of both total and free prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in your blood
A useful blood test to screen for prostate cancer even before symptoms develop
Our PSA test is an accurate quantitative test that measures both total and free prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. Prostate cancer may cause PSA levels to be elevated and these elevated levels can be detected from a simple whole blood sample at our Macclesfield medical clinic.
PSA levels can increase naturally as you get older and elevated PSA levels may be due to other conditions such as an enlarged prostate or prostatitis. Measuring the amount of unbound (free) PSA as a percentage of the total amount of PSA found in your blood, this test can help distinguish whether elevated PSA levels are more likely due to prostate cancer rather than other benign conditions. If the free PSA is at a lower percentage compared to the total PSA then there is a higher risk of it being Prostate Cancer.
If your results are abnormal, we offer a free referral letter which you can provide to your NHS GP for further tests such as a biopsy or MRI scan
The benefits of having a PSA test include:
- Early detection — PSA testing may lead to prostate cancer being detected before symptoms develop.
- Early treatment — detecting prostate cancer early before symptoms develop may extend life or facilitate a complete cure.
We can also offer treatment for an enlarged prostate through our in-house regulated Pharmacy
- Total Prostate-Specific Antigen (Total PSA)
- Free Prostate-Specific Antigen (Free PSA)
- Prostate-Specific Antigen Ratio (PSA Ratio)
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with around 52,300 new cases every year in the UK (around 140 every day between 2016-2018).
Symptoms do not usually occur until the cancer has grown large enough to put pressure on the urethra (The tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the penis). Symptoms may include:
- Trouble urinating
- Decreased force in the stream of urine
- Blood in the urine
- Blood in the semen
- Bone pain
- Losing weight without trying
- Erectile dysfunction
You should not have any of the following prior to your PSA test:
- An active urinary infection or within previous 6 weeks.
- Ejaculated in previous 48 hours.
- Exercised vigorously, for example cycling, in the previous 48 hours.
- Had a urological intervention such as prostate biopsy in previous 6 weeks.
Save 15% when you add another blood test
Personalise this blood test by adding additional blood tests alongside this test and get 15% off the price for each individual blood test you add-on.
We will take all required samples for your additional blood tests at your appointment. Additional blood tests must be tested at the same appointment as the main test in order to be eligible for the personalised blood test price.
Not available in conjunction with any other special offer or promotion.
Call us on 01625 568 188 if you wish to know more details
£69
- Blood Taken In-Clinic
- Results From 24 Hours
- No Referral Needed
- UKAS Accredited Labs
- GPHC Registered Pharmacy
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