PSA Profile

PSA Profile

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
Above 18 Years

What Is This Test?

Measures total PSA and free PSA and calculates the free-to-total PSA ratio.

Why this test is performed?

Improves assessment of prostate cancer risk when total PSA is borderline, helping avoid unnecessary biopsies.

Who should take this test?

Low energy or libido, erectile problems, infertility, prostate/urinary symptoms, men over 50.

Test Preparation

No fasting needed.

What's included 3 parameters

% Free PSA Ratio (1)
  • Free PSA Ratio
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Free (1)
  • Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Free
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Total (1)
  • PSA - Total (Prostate Specific Antigen)
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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