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What is PSA test? Prostate-specific antigen(PSA) protein produced by prostate gland PSA test measures the level of PSA in the blood PSA can be used to detect disease Normal to have a low level of PSA Prostate Cancer can increase the PSA level

What are some negatives of PSA test? false-positive tests results happen. PSA level is elevated but the patient did not have cancer false-negative tests results happen. PSA level is in the normal range but prostate cancer actually exist.

Who is PSA screening test recommended to? Doctors recommend to men over age 50.

Why is the PSA test performed? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has approved the use of the PSA test and Digital rectal exam(DRE) to help detect prostate cancer.

What is a DRE test? A DRE test is to help check is there are any abnormal areas in the rectum. The doctor would insert a gloved finger into the rectum to check for any bumps or abnormal areas in the prostate gland.

Citation:Prostate-Specific Antigen(PSA) Test, National Cancer Institute,

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