Cosa significa PSA totale?
Cosa significa PSA totale?
PSA totale – PSA libero – ratio (% PSA lib/tot) Il PSA (antigene prostatico specifico) è una proteina prodotta dalla prostata. Si misura il dosaggio nel sangue perché un suo aumento può indicare la presenza di un tumore prostatico.
What is the PSA score for prostate cancer?
- After blood work analysis, the resulting PSA score shows how much of the enzyme you’re producing, and your probability of being diagnosed with prostate cancer. 15% of men with a PSA level less than 4 ng/ml go on to develop prostate cancer. 31% of men with PSA levels between 4 – 10 ng/ml have shown to develop prostate cancer.
What is freefree/total PSA ratio?
- Free/total PSA ratio is a powerful predictor of future prostate cancer morbidity in men with initial PSA levels of 4.1 to 10.0 ng/mL
What does it mean when your PSA levels double?
- Another red flag. This calculation denotes the time it takes your PSA values to double. Therefore it may signify the aggressiveness of any prostate abnormalities, whether it's an enlarged prostate, prostatitis, or prostate cancer.
What does it mean when your PSA is positive?
- Positive PSA Score Association With Other Conditions. The amount of PSA in your blood test may increase with other prostate conditions such prostatitis, enlarged prostate (BPH), or within two days after ejaculation.
