Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)

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What about a PSA blood test?

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)

An elevated PSA blood test does not always mean a prostate cancer risk. A temporary PSA elevation is found in prostate infection, benign enlargement, prostate surgery and urinary retention.

   

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