Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), Ultrasensitive LabCorp

Blood in urine: Elevated PSA levels can indicate prostate conditions like cancer or BPH, which may cause blood in the urine.
Difficulty urinating: Prostate enlargement or cancer, often indicated by high PSA, can obstruct urine flow, causing difficulty urinating.
Erectile dysfunction: Prostate cancer or its treatment, potentially detected via PSA, can sometimes lead to erectile dysfunction.
Frequent urination: An enlarged prostate or other prostate issues, signaled by PSA levels, can irritate the bladder and cause frequent urination.
Lower back pain: Advanced prostate cancer, which may show elevated PSA, can spread to the bones, including the lower back, causing pain.
Painful urination: Prostate infections or inflammation, potentially related to conditions indicated by PSA, can cause pain during urination.

$305.00

LabCorp Test #: 140731; CPT: 84153

Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

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This test measures the level of prostate-specific antigen, a protein made by the prostate gland. Elevated levels can sometimes indicate prostate cancer, but can also be caused by other conditions like an enlarged prostate or infection. This test is more sensitive and precise than similar tests.

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Why To Buy	This PSA test checks for a protein linked to prostate issues, helping identify potential causes for your urinary and pain symptoms. Finding the cause(s) of: Blood in urine: Elevated PSA levels can indicate prostate conditions like cancer or BPH, which may cause blood in the urine. Difficulty urinating: Prostate enlargement or cancer, often indicated by high PSA, can obstruct urine flow, causing difficulty urinating. Erectile dysfunction: Prostate cancer or its treatment, potentially detected via PSA, can sometimes lead to erectile dysfunction. Frequent urination: An enlarged prostate or other prostate issues, signaled by PSA levels, can irritate the bladder and cause frequent urination. Lower back pain: Advanced prostate cancer, which may show elevated PSA, can spread to the bones, including the lower back, causing pain. Painful urination: Prostate infections or inflammation, potentially related to conditions indicated by PSA, can cause pain during urination.
Symptoms	Blood in urine, Difficulty urinating, Erectile dysfunction, Frequent urination, Lower back pain, Painful urination