What is it?
It is a test (Prostatic Free Antigen Free PSA Ratio) that belongs to the tumor markers. These substances are produced by normal cells of the body at some level. When “new” cells appear, then their more intense metabolism produces these substances at elevated levels.
Young cells can be a result of:
- Tissue regeneration after some destruction – inflammation
- Development of new differentiated pathological or non-pathological tissue
Where Used
It is recommended for use in:
- Preventive screening for prostate cancer
- Increasing the sensitivity of total PSA
Reference Values – Normal Laboratory Ranges
In adults (18-65 years), indicative values are < 20% of the total PSA value.
Evaluation is done exclusively by the clinical urologist, as the test is significantly influenced by:
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Acute or chronic prostatitis can give false values
The use of the test as a marker for neoplasia in such cases is often significantly limited
PREPARATION
Your tests with analytical systems and reagents top quality SIEMENS-USA BECMAN COULTER-USA
For the morning blood draw and
examination, it is proposed :
Simple blood draw at any time of the day, without the need for food preparation or medication avoidance.
Limitations:
- Measurement after 3 days of abstinence from sexual activity
- Measurement after 3 days from the last clinical examination or prostate massage
- no restrictions on food from the previous day
- without restrictions on possible medication intake
- the result is not affected by any existing transient illness – cold
TIME OF RESULTS
- Result the same day after 6:00 PM for samples taken before 11:00 AM.
COSTING
Private cost for an individual test (Prostatic Free Antigen Free PSA Ratio): 15 euros.
The test is NOT prescribed by EOPYY**.
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Appointment
At Check-Up Medicus you can come for a blood draw without an appointment
The examination of free Prostate-Specific Antigen (free PSA) and the free PSA ratio are important tools in evaluating prostate health. These tests are often used to distinguish between benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer. Measuring the levels of free PSA and total PSA, as well as calculating the free PSA ratio, can provide significant information about the risk of prostate cancer.
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the cells of the prostate gland and is found in the blood. Certain prostate conditions, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer, can increase PSA levels in the blood. Measuring these levels can help diagnose these conditions. However, high PSA levels are not necessarily indicative of prostate cancer and can also be due to other conditions or factors, such as BPH, prostatitis, or age.
Free PSA is the amount of PSA that is not bound to proteins in the blood. The free PSA ratio indicates the percentage of free PSA in the total PSA. This ratio can be used to help distinguish between benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer. Low free PSA ratios are usually associated with a higher risk of prostate cancer, while high free PSA ratios generally indicate a lower risk.
The examination of free PSA and the free PSA ratio are simple and safe procedures. They are usually conducted through a blood test, with the blood sample being sent to a laboratory for analysis. Effective tests of free PSA and the free PSA ratio can provide valuable information about prostate health and the risk of cancer. It is important to discuss the results with your doctor and consider possible interventions if needed.