Purpose of Assessment
- Improve detection accuracy of prostate cancer.
- Differentiate between benign enlargement and tumors.
- Reduce the need for unnecessary prostate biopsies.
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Protect your health with advanced PSA velocity and density assessment. This precise evaluation helps determine the necessity of biopsies, ensuring early detection and effective management of prostate conditions for men.
Scientific name: PSA Velocity and Density Assessment
An advanced laboratory assessment measuring the rate of PSA change and its density relative to prostate volume. It helps differentiate between benign hyperplasia and potential malignancy, reducing unnecessary biopsies.
Service type
Laboratory test
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Blood sample collection
- Total PSA analysis
- Velocity calculation
- Density calculation
Medical Service Information
Target Groups
- Men over 50 years of age for routine screening.
- Individuals with a family history of prostate cancer.
- Patients with borderline or slightly elevated PSA levels.
Why These Metrics Matter
- PSA Velocity: Monitors how fast PSA levels rise over time.
- PSA Density: Correlates PSA value with actual prostate volume.
Conditions & Notices
- Avoid ejaculation for 48 hours before the test
- Avoid vigorous exercise 48 hours prior to testing
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