Question 1

could a psa test done on woman's blood?

Accepted Answer

Yes....: Yes. Psa, over time since its discovery in 1970, has been disproved to be prostate-specific; in fact, it has been detected in normal and abnormal tissues of female breasts, amniotic fluid, female blood with fluctuating level through menstrual cycle. Psa-positive breast cancer has its better survival than that of psa-nagative one.

Question 2

how does drug effect a psa test?

Accepted Answer

Which drug: The psa is a test for prostate specific antigen. Usually drugs do not affect this evaluation -- unless you are taking drugs to oppose prostate growth or after radiation treatment.

Question 3

how high can a psa test go and be ok?

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No single level ok: Normal psa levels are age dependent, levels are higher in older people.  Up to the age of 60 the upper limit of normal is 4 ng/ml.  However if a person had a psa level of 0.5ng/ml and the following year it has gone up to 3 ng/ml that would be a cause for concern even though the results are within "normal" limits.  You need to consult your doctor to see if you should get psa done or not.

Question 4

are psa tests for men over 75  necessary?

Accepted Answer

PSA: That is a very debated question.  
I personally believe, as a urologist who treats prostate cancer, that it is irresponsible to ignore men above a certain age just because of there age.  Men still get high grade, aggressive prostate cancer that causes a painful death.  Just because many men with prostate cancer have low grade disease, doesn't mean we ignore everyone else.  Get an annual psa test.

Question 5

what do the numbers on the psa test means?

Accepted Answer

Serum concentration: Of prostate specific antigen.  Normal level is less than 4 nano-grams per cc.  However lower levels do not mean lack of disease.  Levels higher than 4 may be associated with benign enlargement of prostate or prostate cancer.

Question 6

what is the meaniing of having a psa test of 4.1?

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PSA: Psa, or prostate specific antigen, is a protein made by the prostate.  If your prostate is inflamed, infected, enlarged, or has a tumor in it, your level will be elevated. Normally, psa is 4 or less; a level of 4.1, particularly in an older male, may reflect any of the conditions i mentioned. You need to see your dr to discuss this; proper follow-up may be watchful waiting or further tests.

Question 7

what is a psa test used for, and at what age would it be helpful to do a psa test?

Accepted Answer

Prostate cancer: Psa: prostate specific antigen. This is usually a blood test, separated into "free psa" and total psa. The ratio is separated into age specific groups, with an associated predictive value of prostate cancer. Most of the time, in asymptomatic men, psa is not measured routinely until age 50. Then it is based on a baseline level, prostate size, and whether there are symptoms of enlargement.

Question 8

what is a psa test?  mine was 2.6.   what is a normal reading for a 65 y.o. male? how concerned should i be in the future?

Accepted Answer

Test for Prostate he: It is a screening test for prostate cancer. The normal value is under 5, so your value is normal, indicating that you do not have any suspicion of prostate cancer right now.

Question 9

i am 50 years old and had my first psa test at 45 which was 0.72. all tests since then varied between 0.62 and 0.84, fluctuating from year to year. yesterday i got a reading of 0.90 and got really worried. is there any big concern about it ?

Accepted Answer

: They demonstrated that the serum PSA concentrations correlated directly with age and the recommended upper limit of normal serum PSA levels for white men are: 2.5 ng/ml for 40-49 years, 3.5 ng/ml for 50-59 years, 4.5ng/ml for 60-69 years, and 6.5ng/ml for 70-79 years. Your level is still in the normal range. Talk to the doctor who ordered the test as s/he knows your health better.

Question 10

is psa or cea test reliable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but ..: The tests are reliable in what these tests measure, but are not helpful in early diagnosis of cancer.  These tests are useful in monitoring the course of illness and response to treatment.

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I am 50 years old and had my first psa test at 45 which was 0.72. all tests since then varied between 0.62 and 0.84, fluctuating from year to year. yesterday i got a reading of 0.90 and got really worried. is there any big concern about it ?

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