PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)

Name: PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)
Brand: PRÆTOR Health
SKU: standalone-psa
Price: 45.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

From £45

1 biomarkerPreparation requiredCapillary sampling or venousResults in 2-3 working days

About this test

Measures prostate-specific antigen (PSA). PSA can be raised for reasons other than cancer, and a normal result does not rule cancer out, so results are best discussed with your GP.

What’s included

1 biomarker

PSA

Preparing for your test

5 requirements apply to this test. Open any row for the full clinical guidance.

Available for men.

Important preparation

ImportantAvoid sexual intercourse / ejaculation - 48hrs
48 hours
Avoid sexual intercourse or ejaculation for at least 48 hours before a PSA test, as recent ejaculation can raise PSA temporarily.
ImportantAvoid heavy resistance exercise 48hrs
48 hours
Avoid vigorous exercise, including heavy resistance or weight training, for 48 hours before a PSA test.
ImportantAvoid cycling 48hrs
48 hours
Avoid cycling, and anything else that puts pressure on the perineum, for at least 48 hours before a PSA test.

General

Collection options

Self-collection at home

capillary

A few drops you collect yourself. No appointment.

Home Capillary Test Kit

Included

A simple home sampling kit delivered directly to your door. Collect your sample using the enclosed finger-prick device and return it to the laboratory using the prepaid packaging provided. No additional collection fee applies.

Collected by a professional

venous

A full blood sample drawn by a nurse or at a clinic.

Home Nurse Visit

+£55.00

Clinic Appointment

+£56.00£45 + £11 kit

Venous Test Kit

Included

Your results

Results in 2-3 working days

Results are usually ready in 2-3 working days from when the laboratory receives your sample.

Your results are available in your Praetor account, with previous reports kept together for comparison. You can choose optional AI explanations to help you understand your report.

Educational information, not a diagnosis or a replacement for advice from a healthcare professional.

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