General Information About the Test
Test Process and Preparation
Absolutely not. Conditions such as age-related benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), inflammation of the urinary tract or prostate (prostatitis), sexual intercourse, and the insertion of a catheter into the urinary tract also significantly raise the PSA value.
Most of the PSA protein in the blood is bound to other proteins, while a small portion circulates freely. When the "Total PSA" is borderline high, the "Free PSA" value and the ratio between the two are checked to distinguish between cancer and benign enlargement.
The PSA test does not require fasting. However, for an accurate result, it is very important to avoid sexual intercourse (ejaculation) and heavy cycling or motorcycle riding for 48 hours before giving blood, and to give blood before a digital rectal examination of the prostate is performed by a doctor.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. The results of medical tests must be evaluated by specialist physicians.
