PSA-test
249 krHow does the blood test take place?
- Measures the concentration of PSA in the blood.
- Gives you insight into your PSA value.
- Recommended for men between 50 and 75
A PSA test is carried out to detect prostate cancer. PSA is short for prostate-specific antigen, which is a protein substance, an enzyme, which is naturally found in the body even in healthy men. A PSA test is taken through a blood test.
Important! PSA testing should only be booked if it is carried out regularly as it is only regular sampling that can lead to a reduced risk of suffering from disseminated prostate cancer. Before booking a PSA test, we recommend that you reads Vårdguiden's brochure.
Prostate cancer is one of our most common public diseases in Sweden (and in the world), but which before the age of 50 is a rare disease, except for relatives of men who have been affected unusually early. Men over the age of 75 who do not have any symptoms suggestive of prostate cancer may well have a small prostate cancer in and of themselves, but it is unlikely that it will develop into a serious disease during their lifetime.
Men between the ages of 50 and 75 may consider PSA testing even if they do not have any symptoms to suggest prostate cancer.
Pros and cons of doing a PSA test
There are both pros and cons to measuring PSA, where the advantages are, for example, that worry about getting cancer can be reduced or that a serious prostate cancer is detected before it has spread in an early stage, which increases the chance of being cured.
The disadvantages can be, for example, that you receive information about an elevated PSA value even though you do not have prostate cancer, which can lead to other sampling and examinations, or that you receive a cancer diagnosis even though the cancer is so small that you would never sick from it, which in itself can reduce the quality of life with the knowledge that you have cancer.
It is therefore important that you decide whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages before you order a PSA test, we therefore recommend that you read Vårdguiden's brochure that addresses these and that you can then make an informed choice about testing your PSA levels .Information
Other health markers and calculations between different health markers.
Health Markers
PSA
It is important that you follow the specific instructions regarding fasting, time of sampling and any medications before you leave your sample. If there are specific indications for your test, you will find them above in the yellow information box. If you follow the steps below, you will be well prepared regardless of which test your sampling is for:
- Fasting for 10 hours before sampling.
- Leave the test before 10:00 in the morning.
- Rest for 15 minutes in place on the sampling unit.
- Bring valid identification.
The referral is available digitally at the sampling unit. Here you can read our guidelines for leaving samples.
How it works
The sampling is carried out by experienced staff at the selected sampling unit for your health test or health check. Test answers and results are sent securely digitally via e-mail.
1. Order your test
Order or make an appointment for a test.
2. Sampling
Simple, safe and smooth sampling.
3. Analysis & test result
Test results within 2-5 working days after analysis.
Why Testmottagningen.se?
With us you always get:
Qualitative analysis
To offer you the highest possible quality and service we collaborate with accredited laboratories and trained healthcare personnel.
Lowest possible price
Our vision is that as many people as possible should have the opportunity to improve their health. That's why we always strive to keep prices low.
Your needs – your choice
With us, you can always choose freely among all our health markers and design your own personal health check based on your needs.
Quick test results – reviewed by doctors
Within 2-5 working days you will receive your test results, these are reviewed and assessed by a doctor. In the event of significantly deviating test answers, you will be called. You can also make an appointment with a doctor for a personal review.
Sampling units near you
For your peace of mind, we collaborate with one of Sweden's leading laboratories, here you will find sampling units near you.
Questions and answers
Put the health tests or health checks you want to buy in the shopping cart then go to checkout and choose the payment option that suits you. After completed payment you will receive an order confirmation and your referral will be sent electronically to the sampling unit you have chosen and will be ready for your visit.
Read moreWe collaborate with one of Swedens largest laboratories, Unilabs, so that you as a customer will receive the highest possible quality. This is where you go for sampling performed by their experienced staff. The analysis is performed by authorized personnel at Unilabs.
Read moreTo create your own referral select the specific markers you want to test for in the shopping cart. When you complete your purchase, a separate referral is created based on your choices.
Read moreIt usually takes 2-5 working days to get your test results, these are sent to you continuously as the analysis is done. The doctors comment will appear in the final report when all test results have been received.
Read moreNo, blood tests do not replace contact with the healthcare system, which together with medical history, clinical examinations and possible blood tests can make a diagnosis.
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