The prostate specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood test that can help diagnose prostate problems including prostate cancer. It is not a perfect test. It will miss some prostate cancers, will detect some that would never go on to cause harm and can show a raised PSA level when there is no prostate cancer present.
Full NHS information and Guidance on the PSA test is here.
Any man can make an appointment with their GP to discuss having the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test. The test is available to anyone with a prostate, including trans women and non-binary people.
PSA testing is not part of a screening programme and subsequent requests may not be repeated unless clinically indicated.
- Consider your health: A doctor can consider your general health and other health problems. There may be additional tests that can be done at the same time to aid timely diagnosis.
- Consider your family history: A doctor can consider your family history of prostate or breast cancer to see if you are at increased risks.
- Consider your treatment options: A doctor can carry out physical checks and carry out additional tests and referrals to secondary care if needed
If you have read and understood this information we will process a request for a PSA Test without the need to speak to a GP first.
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