PSA screening, also known as Prostate-Specific Ag Diagnostic, S is a simple blood test used to screen for the presence of a protein produced by the prostate gland. Blood level PSA is often elevated in men with prostate cancer. Elevated levels of PSA are also associated with non-cancerous conditions of the prostate such as prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH- or enlarged prostate).
Test Specifications
Who Is It For?
PSA screening is recommended annually for all men over the age of 50. Your physician may recommend earlier or more frequent testing if you have factors for higher risk of prostate cancer such as:
- African-American heritage
- A father or brother who had/has prostate cancer
- Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome (HBOC)- men with HBOC have an increased risk of developing an aggressive form of prostate cancer
Why Is It Important?
As with all cancers, early detection is key to increased rates of survival. Using PSA screening to detect and monitor prostate health can help your physician avoid overdiagnosis and overtreatment when tumors are not life threatening. PSA screening can be used to measure response to treatments and as an early indicator of recurrence. In short, PSA screening can help your doctor monitor your prostate health and only introduce interventions when necessary.
What is the cost?
If purchased on its own during your appointment, this test costs $108.00 + Tax.
Standard and Advanced Testing Services
Health Today delivers the same level of excellence in care and reliable results for our general lab work and our enhanced screening clients. Here are the lab tests currently offered by our collections and lab services team.
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Calgary, AB T3J 4J1
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FAQs
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If you require a specific test that isn’t on our website, we may be able to offer it to you, as long as it’s tested through a blood draw. Please email our support team using the contact form below with details of the required test. It may take a few weeks until we can quote a price for you, but we will do our best.
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Health Today leverages valued partnerships with global testing technology partners to bring Canadians advanced screening tools to aid in achieving optimal health and wellness. Offered alongside excellence in delivering standard lab services, these breakthrough technologies position Health Today to be every Canadian’s best option for health testing and screening.
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