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Health Test Prostate
What is a PSA Test?
The PSA test is a blood test that measures the level of PSA in your blood. PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) is a substance made by the prostate gland, which naturally leaks out into the bloodstream. A raised PSA can be due to conditions such fas enlargement of the prostate gland, prostatitis or urinary infection. It can also be an early indication of prostate cancer. The PSA antigen test is the most valuable tool available for the early diagnosis of prostate cancer. However, many men with a raised PSA (>4.0ng/ml), may not have prostate cancer.
Why is this test important to me?
Each year around 30,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Prostate caner is rare in men below the age of 50 years, and the average age of diagnosis is 75 years. This tese can provide indication of a pre-clinical condition before any symptoms develop.
How do I perform this test?
Test and get results at home. No need to send the test away for results.
What happends after the test?
PSA level fis not raised - No further action.
PSA level is slightly raised - Consult your doctor as you may need further tests.
PSA is definitely raised - Your GP will refer you to see a specialist for further tests (Biopsy) to find out if prostate cancer is the cause (2 out of 3 men who have a biopsy will not have prostate cancer).
Test Components :
Sealed foil pouch with test cassette and desiccant, buffer solution and instructions for use, lancet and alcohol swab.
Did you know?
Up to 1 in 12 men may suffer from prostate problems, especially in the 'over 50's' age group. Prostate cancer kills 1200 men per week in the UK.
Important Information :
Please fead the product instruction leaflet carefully before performing the test.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use test only once
Do not use the test after the expiry date
Do not take apart the test cassette
Do not ingest the suffer solution.
Store at 15° C to 30° C.
For External Use only
After use, the test components can be disposed of with normal household waste.
There is no danger from any test component, provided you have used all the components according to the instruction leaflet.
Consult your physician if your reading is positive and before making any medical decisions.
In-vitro diagnostic test kit for self testing.
Warnings
Health Test Prostate
You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use.
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