Types

• Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a tumor marker. It is considered to be the most remarkable marker available for diagnosis and management of Prostatic carcinoma. 
• Prostate- specific antigen (PSA) is a glycoprotein produced primarily by the epithelial cells that line the acini and ducts of the prostate gland. PSA exists in two...

Description

• Normal: < 4 ng/ml
• Borderline: 4 -10 ng/ml

When to get Tested

• When there are symptoms of BPH, Prostatic cancer (difficult, painful, and/or frequent urination, back pain, pelvic pain )

Elevated Level

• Prostate Cancer
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
• Prostatitis
• Prostate Inflammation, Trauma or manipulation
• Prostatic Infarction 
• Transurethral resection

Decreased Level