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Should i have biopsy with pda of 3.5?
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Depends!: I suspect you're referring to psa (prostate specific antigen) rather than pda. We typically consider levels <4 to be normal but we also know that normal varies w/age (higher being accepted w/aging). Psa also increases w/infection. Steady increases in psa (even if <4) warrant further evaluation, eg biopsy. But a steady value or an initial value <4 probably can be watched. Talk w/your family doc.
Answered 6/30/2012
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