Tests & DiagnosticsLetter: ئ

PSA (prostate-specific antigen)

PSA (ئەنتیجینی تایبەتی پرۆستات)

A protein made by the prostate gland.

Definition

A protein made by the prostate gland. It can rise with normal prostate growth with age, a prostate or urine infection, ejaculation or cycling, and also with prostate cancer. A high result on its own does not mean cancer; the doctor decides whether more tests are needed.

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Medical notice

This information is for understanding only and does not replace a doctor’s advice. For diagnosis, care and any treatment, always consult a qualified doctor.