Prostate specific Anitgen is a protein produced by the prostate gland and released into the blood stream in very small quantities. if there is a problem with the prostate such as prostatitis, enlarged prostate or prostate cancer, the prostate will realease larger amounts of PSA into the blood. SelfCheck Prostate Health Test tests positive when PSA levels are elevatedabove normal. Why is this test important? PSA is a substance made by the prostate gland, which naturally leaks into the bloodstream. A raised PSA level can be due to conditions such as enlargement of the prostate gland, prostatitis or urinary infection. It can also be an early indicator of prostate cancer Each year, around 32,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK. In Ireland, prostate cancer is the leading type of cancer, with 80% diagnosed individuals being over the age of 65 (*source: Cancer Research) Prostate cancer is rare in men below 50 years of age and the average age of diagnosis is 75 years. This test can provide indication of a pre-clinical condition before any symptoms develop Always consult your doctor for further tests and diagnosis. Do not make any medical decisions without consulting a doctor first
Conside these advantages - Simple blood test that looks for elevated levels of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) in men
- Fast and reliable results in just 10 minutes
The kit includes: a test cassette, desiccant and dropper in a foil pouch, buffer solution, lancet and instruction leaflet. CUSTOMER NOTICE To protect your privacy all orders are dispatched in discreet unmarked packaging. |
