Prostate Specific Antigen (Total)
Private Total PSA testing in London for £63.99, measuring one prostate-specific antigen marker with results expected in around 1 day.
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1
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Overview of the Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) Test
The Total PSA blood test measures Prostate Specific Antigen circulating in the bloodstream, providing information used in prostate health assessment.
The test assesses 1 prostate biomarker: Prostate Specific Antigen (Total).
PSA is a protein produced mainly by cells within the prostate gland.
Small amounts normally enter the bloodstream.
The concentration can increase when prostate tissue becomes enlarged, inflamed, infected or disrupted.
PSA can also increase in prostate cancer.
This makes PSA clinically useful, but it is not a cancer-specific marker.
Benign prostate enlargement, prostatitis, urinary infection, recent ejaculation and prostate manipulation can all increase the result.
Age also affects expected PSA concentrations.
A raised PSA therefore does not mean that prostate cancer is present.
Likewise, prostate cancer can occasionally occur despite a PSA value that is not markedly elevated.
The test is most useful when interpreted with age, symptoms, prostate examination where appropriate, previous PSA values and personal risk factors.
PSA trend over time can provide useful information because a persistent rise can matter even when an individual value remains relatively modest.
When Total PSA falls within an intermediate range, Free PSA and the Free-to-Total PSA ratio can sometimes provide additional risk information.
Abnormal results can also lead to urology review, prostate MRI or other investigations.
A biopsy is not determined from the PSA result alone.
What Does the Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) Test Check?
The test measures Total Prostate Specific Antigen circulating in blood. This test measures 1 biomarker.
Prostate Specific Antigen (Total)
Measures total circulating PSA, supporting assessment of prostate health and investigation of benign enlargement, inflammation and possible prostate malignancy.
Who May Benefit From the Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) Test?
PSA testing can be considered where prostate health, urinary symptoms or individual cancer risk requires assessment.
Men discussing prostate cancer screening - PSA can form part of an informed prostate-risk assessment.
Men with urinary symptoms suggestive of prostate enlargement - PSA may contribute to the wider evaluation.
Men with a family history of prostate cancer - Individual risk can be higher when close relatives have been affected.
Men with a previous raised PSA - Repeat measurement can establish whether the concentration is stable or increasing.
Men under urology follow-up - PSA trends can be used in several prostate management pathways.
Men receiving treatment for prostate disease - PSA can form part of monitoring depending on the diagnosis.
Men with an abnormal prostate examination - PSA can provide additional laboratory information.
Men who want a documented baseline after discussing the benefits and limitations of PSA testing - Trends can sometimes be informative over time.
How to Prepare
Finasteride and Dutasteride can substantially lower measured PSA and must be considered during interpretation.
Recent infection or prostate manipulation can temporarily increase PSA.
Symptoms and Reasons to Consider the Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) Test
Early prostate cancer frequently causes no symptoms, while urinary symptoms are commonly caused by benign prostate enlargement.
Difficulty starting urination - Prostate enlargement can restrict urinary flow.
A weak urinary stream - Benign enlargement is a common cause.
Needing to urinate frequently, particularly at night - Lower urinary tract symptoms can occur with prostate enlargement.
Feeling that the bladder has not emptied completely - Prostatic obstruction is one possible explanation.
A previous elevated PSA - Repeat testing can assess the trend.
A strong family history of prostate cancer - Individualised screening discussion can be appropriate.
Blood in urine or semen - These symptoms require clinical assessment and have several possible causes.
PSA does not diagnose prostate cancer.
Blood in the urine, acute inability to pass urine, severe urinary infection symptoms or significant unexplained bone pain requires appropriate medical assessment.
How to Book Your Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) Test
The Total PSA test can be booked privately for prostate health assessment.
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Select the individual Total PSA blood test online.
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Choose an in-clinic blood draw or professional home or hotel phlebotomy where suitable.
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A trained healthcare professional collects the required venous blood sample.
Laboratory analysis
Your serum undergoes measurement of Prostate Specific Antigen (Total).
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Your authorised result is delivered securely and can be interpreted alongside age, symptoms and previous PSA measurements.
When Will I Receive My Results?
The current specialist laboratory turnaround for Total PSA is approximately 1 day after laboratory receipt.
The assay undergoes laboratory quality control and authorisation before release.
Some laboratory pathways automatically add Free PSA when Total PSA falls within a specified intermediate range.
Understanding Your Results
A lower PSA result generally indicates less circulating Prostate Specific Antigen.
It does not completely exclude prostate cancer.
A raised PSA result means the concentration is higher than expected according to the laboratory and clinical context.
Possible causes include benign prostate enlargement, prostatitis, urinary infection, recent ejaculation, prostate manipulation and prostate cancer.
The significance depends strongly on age and previous measurements.
A persistent upward trend can warrant further assessment.
Where PSA is moderately elevated, Free PSA and the Free-to-Total ratio can sometimes improve risk stratification.
An abnormal PSA result usually leads to discussion with a GP or urologist rather than an immediate cancer diagnosis.
Why Book With London Blood Tests?
London Blood Tests provides private Total PSA testing for prostate health assessment.
Measures Total PSA directly - The test provides a widely used prostate biomarker.
Useful for prostate-risk assessment - PSA can contribute to informed screening discussions.
Relevant to urinary symptoms - Prostate enlargement and inflammation can affect PSA.
Useful for monitoring trends - Previous and current PSA values can be compared.
Can be followed by Free PSA - Additional testing can help interpret intermediate results.
Rapid laboratory turnaround - Specialist laboratory results are available in around 1 day.
Professional blood collection - Clinic and suitable home or hotel appointments are available.
Clear pricing - The Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) test costs £63.99.
Private Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) Blood Test in London
London Blood Tests provides private Total PSA testing for men requiring assessment of prostate health.
The test costs £63.99 and measures 1 prostate biomarker.
Results are expected approximately 1 day after laboratory receipt.
PSA can be raised by benign as well as malignant prostate conditions and should always be interpreted in context.