Prostate Specific Antigen - Total Testing (PSA)

The Prostate Specific Antigen - Total test is also known as a Prostate Specific Ag test.

All you need to know about testing Prostate Specific Antigen - Total levels with a laboratory test

What is the Prostate Specific Antigen - Total test for?
How to test Prostate Specific Antigen - Total?
What if Prostate Specific Antigen - Total results are high?
Who should take the Prostate Serum Antigen Blood test?

What Is The Prostate Specific Antigen - Total Test For?

A Total PSA test measures the amount of a protein made by the prostate gland that naturally circulates in your blood. It is mainly used to check prostate health and is one of the tools used to screen for prostate cancer.

Higher PSA levels can be a sign of prostate cancer, but they are also commonly caused by non cancer reasons like prostate enlargement, inflammation, or infection. The test is usually recommended for men over 50, or earlier if you have a higher risk due to family history or other factors.

A raised PSA is not a diagnosis on its own, and it may not pick up all prostate cancers, but it is an important first step in understanding your prostate health and deciding whether further checks are needed.

Conditions linked to Prostate Specific Antigen - Total

Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with PSA blood testing playing a key role in detection and monitoring.

How To Test Prostate Specific Antigen - Total

By buying a laboratory test kit with professional nurse or clinic collection, you can accurately measure Prostate Specific Antigen - Total for total reassurance.

Professional analysis in an accredited laboratory ensures rapid result delivery.

The Vitall Prostate Serum Antigen nurse or clinic test kit includes a Prostate Specific Antigen - Total test and is available for just £69.00.

Tests which include a Prostate Specific Antigen - Total test:

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Prostate Serum Antigen Test Kit

Prostate Serum Antigen Test Kit

Get a clear PSA baseline you can track, with context you can take to your GP if anything changes.

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What if Prostate Specific Antigen - Total Results Are High?

A high PSA result does not mean prostate cancer, but it does suggest the prostate is more active than usual and is often reviewed further to clarify the cause.

PSA can rise for several reasons, including:

Natural prostate enlargement with age
Inflammation or infection
Recent ejaculation or vigorous exercise such as cycling
Prostate cancer (less common, but important to rule out)

A raised PSA is not a diagnosis, and many men with increased levels do not have cancer. Infections, inflammation, and benign enlargement are common explanations for a raised PSA, although further review is sometimes used to provide clearer answers.

The result may be discussed with a GP, including symptom history, prostate examination, or a repeat test.
If PSA remains high, further checks may be considered, such as a prostate MRI or specialist review.
Repeat testing is sometimes used (for example, around 6 weeks later) because PSA can fluctuate.

Who Should Take This Test?

Measure your Prostate Specific Antigen - Total levels and get a clear psa baseline you can track, with context you can take to your gp if anything changes. with a Prostate Serum Antigen nurse or clinic finger-prick bloodtest kit

You get the convenient testing with the reassurance of professional clinical analysis. Your results are delivered quickly & securely online.

This Prostate Serum Antigen Test is advised if you:

want the convenience of home testing without waiting for a GP appointment;
need a high quality, clinically accredited test done in a professional clinical laboratory.

Other Biomarkers Often Tested With Prostate Specific Antigen - Total

Prostate Specific Antigen - Total