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Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)

Also known as: Prostate test

Parameters1 tested
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report inSame day

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

Avoid cycling and ejaculation for 48 hours before the test.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn same day

About this test

PSA is a protein made by the prostate gland. The PSA test is used to screen for prostate problems, including prostate enlargement, infection and prostate cancer, in men usually over 50.

Why is this test done?

  • Prostate screening in men over 50 (or 45 with family history)
  • Check urinary problems
  • Monitor prostate cancer treatment

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Weak urine flow
  • Frequent urination at night
  • Difficulty starting urination
  • Blood in urine or semen

Normal range

Men under 50 0 – 2.5 ng/mL
Men 50–60 0 – 3.5 ng/mL
Men over 60 0 – 4.5 ng/mL

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

A high PSA needs further checking; it is often due to an enlarged or inflamed prostate, but can be a sign of cancer.

Common reasons
  • Enlarged prostate (BPH)
  • Prostate infection
  • Prostate cancer
  • Recent ejaculation or cycling

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

Save more with a health package

This test is also included in these checkups along with many other tests.

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Frequently asked questions

Avoid ejaculation and cycling for 48 hours before the test.

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. Avoid cycling and ejaculation for 48 hours before the test.

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