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Health checkup facilities offering PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Wakayama

A blood test that checks for the possibility of prostate cancer (Prostate-Specific Antigen)

What PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) can reveal & when to get it

This test measures a protein secreted by the prostate gland using a blood sample to assess the risk of prostate cancer. It requires only a blood draw and can serve as an early indicator for the detection of prostate cancer.

Main conditions it can detect and evaluate

  • Prostate cancer
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
  • Prostatitis

When to consider this test

This is an optional (opportunistic) screening test. It is commonly considered by men aged 50 and older, when the incidence of prostate cancer rises. Those with a family history of prostate cancer are encouraged to consult a physician earlier.

Screening interval: Optional screening. Men aged 50 and older are generally advised to consult their physician about testing approximately once a year.

Benefits

  • ○Requires only a blood draw, making it minimally burdensome
  • ○Can lead to early detection before symptoms appear
  • ○Useful for ongoing monitoring and follow-up

Points to note when getting tested

  • !Levels can also be elevated due to benign prostatic enlargement or prostate inflammation
  • !Elevated values may require further diagnostic procedures such as a biopsy
  • !The potential for overdiagnosis is an ongoing topic of discussion; consultation with a physician is recommended

Facilities offering PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Wakayama

小池クリニックのイメージ画像（実際の施設とは異なります）イメージ

小池クリニック

認定施設

和歌山県 和歌山市太田二丁目13-25　ヒロメディカルセンター

和歌山駅東口より徒歩3分)のヒロメディカルセンタ

診療所ドック学会
胃カメラバリウム腹部エコー腫瘍マーカーPSA骨密度+3
土曜受診可Web予約可駐車場あり宿泊ドックあり
レディースドック（婦人科受診オプションあり）
日本赤十字社和歌山医療センターのイメージ画像（実際の施設とは異なります）イメージ

日本赤十字社和歌山医療センター

認定施設

和歌山県 和歌山市小松原通4-20

JR和歌山駅または南海電鉄和歌山市駅よりバスで約20分（「日赤医療センター前」下車）

病院ドック学会健保連契約
PETマンモグラフィー胃カメラバリウム腹部エコー乳腺エコー+9
Web予約可駐車場あり健保補助対応
脳ドック肺がんドックPET-CTドック
堀口記念病院のイメージ画像（実際の施設とは異なります）イメージ

堀口記念病院

認定施設

和歌山県 和歌山市湊本町3丁目4番地1

和歌山市駅から徒歩10分の救急病院です】 病院について

病院ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTマンモグラフィー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカー+7
Web予約可駐車場あり

Tests commonly offered at facilities with PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Wakayama

Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)4Abdominal Ultrasound (Abdominal Echo)4Electrocardiogram (ECG)4Tumor Markers (Blood Test)4Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination)3MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)3

Frequently asked questions about PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Wakayama

Where can I get PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Wakayama?
Wakayama has 4 health checkup facilities offering PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen), of which 4 are member facilities of the Japan Society of Ningen Dock and Preventive Medicine. You can compare them by price, access, and test content in the facility list on this page.
What conditions can PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) detect?
This test measures a protein secreted by the prostate gland using a blood sample to assess the risk of prostate cancer. It requires only a blood draw and can serve as an early indicator for the detection of prostate cancer. It is mainly used to detect and evaluate conditions such as Prostate cancer, Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Prostatitis.
Who should get PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen), and how often?
This is an optional (opportunistic) screening test. It is commonly considered by men aged 50 and older, when the incidence of prostate cancer rises. Those with a family history of prostate cancer are encouraged to consult a physician earlier. As a general guideline, the recommended screening interval is Optional screening. Men aged 50 and older are generally advised to consult their physician about testing approximately once a year.. For details, please consult the physician at your chosen facility.

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