Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Free Test
- Category
- Men's Health
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 18+ Years
Measures free PSA — the portion of PSA not bound to proteins — and is usually reported as a percentage of total PSA.
Helps decide whether a mildly raised total PSA (about 4–10 ng/mL) is more likely due to cancer or benign enlargement; a lower free PSA percentage suggests higher cancer risk.
Low energy or libido, erectile problems, infertility, prostate/urinary symptoms, men over 50.
No fasting needed.
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No. Tumour markers can be raised in non-cancerous conditions and normal in some cancers. They are mainly used to support diagnosis and to monitor treatment and recurrence.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 15–39 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
This test is meant for men only.