FREE PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (FREE PSA)
مستضد البروستاتا النوعي الحر (PSA الحر)
Sample Type
🧪 Blood
Results In
⏱ 2-4 Days
Fasting
✅ Not Required
Parameters
📊 1
What is FREE PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN (FREE PSA)?
This test helps evaluate prostate health, often alongside a total PSA test. It's a blood test that measures a specific protein produced by the prostate gland, focusing on the unbound portion.
Why is this test important?
It is important for distinguishing between benign prostate conditions and prostate cancer, especially when total PSA levels are elevated. This test aids in making further diagnostic decisions and guiding patient management.
How to Prepare
No special preparation required.
Frequently Asked Questions
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