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About Psa test

What is a PSA test?

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein secreted by the prostate in males. Its primary role is to liquefy semen and dissolve cervical mucus, enabling sperm to swim freely and access the uterus.

In healthy males, PSA is present in low concentrations in the blood. Elevated levels of PSA in the blood are used as a marker of prostate cancer, though they can also be elevated by other factors such as urinary tract infections or recent ejaculation.

Due to this fact, a PSA test produces a high level of false positives when used as a tool for diagnosis of prostate cancer, meaning it is used in conjunction with other tests.

Why take the test?

This test screens for elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood. It is typically used as a marker to aid in the diagnosis of prostate cancer.

What's tested

Prostate Screen

How it works

Purchase your Kit

Just order a test online and get your kit delivered right to your door unless you are ordering a COVID-19 Fit to Fly test where you will be given appointment options to attend our clinics across the United Kingdom for a nose and throat swab PCR test at the checkout stage.

Take your test and post

Follow our simple instructions to take your sample and post back the enclosed prepaid envelope to our accredited lab for processing. We also offer home or workplace visits by a qualified nurse. For COVID-19 Fit to Fly tests you must attend one of our partner clinics for our trained collection officers to take your sample. You will then have the results emailed to you.