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1. www.webmd.com › prostate-cancer › psaProstate-Specific Antigen: PSA Test and PSA Levels Explained

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   Apr 5, 2024 · An enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common, noncancerous condition that typically develops after age 50. Why is the PSA test done? Doctors generally use a PSA test to...

2. www.mayoclinic.org › tests-procedures › psa-testPSA test - Mayo Clinic

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   Apr 27, 2023 · The PSA test is a blood test used primarily to screen for prostate cancer. The test measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. PSA is a protein produced by both cancerous and noncancerous tissue in the prostate, a small gland that sits below the bladder in males.

3. www.mdanderson.org › cancerwise › prostate-specific-antigenProstate specific antigen (PSA) levels by age: What to know

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   Mar 18, 2024 · Generally speaking, though, PSA levels for men who are: Age 60 or older: should be at or below 4.0 mg/mL; Age 59 or younger: should be at or below 2.5 mg/mL; The average PSA for men in the younger group is <1.0 mg/mL. Why are my PSA levels elevated? Your PSA levels could be elevated for many reasons.

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diagnosticsProstate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test: Purpose & Results

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   Mar 21, 2024 · A PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test is a blood test that helps healthcare providers diagnose and manage prostate cancer. High PSA levels don’t mean you have prostate cancer. But you’re at a higher risk. You may need additional testing and observation to make sure.

5. www.mayoclinic.org › tests-procedures › psa-testProstate cancer screening: Should you get a PSA test?

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   Nov 3, 2022 · What is PSA? Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by both cancerous (malignant) and noncancerous (benign) prostate tissue. A small amount of PSA normally enters the bloodstream. Prostate cancer cells usually make more PSA than do benign cells, causing PSA levels in your blood to rise.

6. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › health › conditions-and-diseasesProstate Cancer: Age-Specific Screening Guidelines | Johns ...

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   Prostate Cancer Screening Ages 40 to 54. The PSA test is a blood test that measures how much of a particular protein (called prostate-specific antigen) is in your blood. It’s been the standard for prostate cancer screening for 30 years. Your doctor will consider many factors before suggesting when to start prostate cancer screening.

7. www.pcf.org › what-is-prostate-cancer › the-psa-testThe PSA Test and Screening | Prostate Cancer Foundation

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   The Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test. What is a PSA Test? The PSA test is the leading method of screening for prostate cancer. PSA screening can help catch the disease at an early stage when treatment may be more effective and potentially have fewer side effects.