Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)

This test is for you if

  • you have signs and symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (urgency, dribbling, or frequent urination)
  • you have sign and symptoms of prostate cancer (change in size or consistency of prostate)
  • you have tender prostate and painful ejaculation
  • you have frequent backache, rectal or pelvic pain
  • you have a personal or family history of prostate cancer
  • you want to monitor the response of therapy

DESCRIPTION

This test is for you if

  • you have signs and symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (urgency, dribbling, or frequent urination)
  • you have sign and symptoms of prostate cancer (change in size or consistency of prostate)
  • you have tender prostate and painful ejaculation
  • you have frequent backache, rectal or pelvic pain
  • you have a personal or family history of prostate cancer
  • you want to monitor the response of therapy

WHAT'S TESTED

  • PSA Total w/reflex to free

ELIGIBILITY

You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase

TEST DETAILS

  • Sample type: Blood
  • Collection method: In person at a LabCorp location

PREPARING FOR YOUR TEST

No special preparation is needed although patients should avoid ejaculation and heavy exercise 48 hours prior to sampling. Please DONOT take the test within 7 days of digital rectal examination or urinary tract infection.

AFTER THE TEST

We will notify you by email when your results are available in the patient’s portal. once we receive them from LabCorp, this can take up to a week. Please review all abnormal values with your primary care provider.

How it works

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Buy a lab test

No doctor visit required for purchase. Book a visit to one of 2000+ LabCorp locations. You will receive your lab requisition via email within 24 hours of purchase.

Schedule an appointment

Complete your test sample collection during your scheduled appointment.

Get fast results online with relevant interpretation

We will email you a copy of your results, with a brief interpretation, this can take up to a week. Please review all abnormal values with your primary care provider.