{"product_id":"prostate-specific-antigen-total-serum","title":"Prostate Specific Antigen, Total, Serum","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9v17ec\" data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"143\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eProstate Specific Antigen (PSA), Total, Serum – P0018b\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1wcyos3\" data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"166\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eTest Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eProstate Specific Antigen (PSA), Total, Serum\u003c\/strong\u003e test measures the total level of PSA—a protein produced by the prostate gland—in the blood. This test is widely used as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"408\"\u003escreening and monitoring tool for prostate-related conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in men above 40 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mvoiss\" data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"484\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eWhy This Test is Important\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"781\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6yj5og\" data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eHelps in \u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eearly detection of prostate abnormalities\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ryky0q\" data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eAids in screening for \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProstate Cancer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rg94rw\" data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eAssists in diagnosing \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (BPH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17rw0f5\" data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eDetects \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProstatitis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k1kdeq\" data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eMonitors treatment response and disease progression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17jaytw\" data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eWho Should Take This Test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"64napx\" data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eMen aged \u003cstrong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e40 years and above\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pk04cv\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eIndividuals with \u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"912\"\u003efamily history of prostate cancer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1maknju\" data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003ePatients experiencing:\n\u003cul data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a08ptt\" data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eDifficulty in urination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1psom06\" data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eFrequent urination (especially at night)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xbzymh\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eWeak urine stream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w069p\" data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003ePelvic discomfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3l550y\" data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003eTest Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11iudej\" data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood (Serum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ot3tcp\" data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eFasting Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not mandatory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xruh1b\" data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eTest Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immunoassay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ian5xy\" data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eReporting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically within 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ulmk3l\" data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eNormal Reference Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d9wpzd\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003ePSA levels generally \u003cstrong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eincrease with age\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d3hsot\" data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eTypical reference:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2pqx1t\" data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e0 – 4.0 ng\/mL\u003c\/strong\u003e (may vary based on age and lab standards)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"va6o4f\" data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eInterpretation of Results\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p6yb80\" data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eLow PSA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually indicates normal prostate health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1itx6qs\" data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eModerately Elevated PSA:\u003c\/strong\u003e May suggest BPH or prostatitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"69u8yg\" data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eHigh PSA Levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Could indicate prostate cancer (requires further evaluation like biopsy or imaging)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1jvm7zs\" data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003ePreparation Guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rxnlg3\" data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eAvoid \u003cstrong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eejaculation\u003c\/strong\u003e for 24–48 hours before the test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1316zl0\" data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003eInform your doctor about medications or recent procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gp0qyz\" data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003eAvoid vigorous \u003cstrong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003ecycling or prostate stimulation\u003c\/strong\u003e before testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16jt3d0\" data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eBenefits of the 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