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

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 Oita

おおいた健診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

おおいた健診センター

認定施設

大分県 大分市宮崎1415番地

診療所ドック学会
腹部エコー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカーPSA骨密度動脈硬化
土曜受診可日曜受診可
プレミアム人間ドック
杵築市立山香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

杵築市立山香病院

認定施設

大分県 杵築市山香町野原1612-1

中山香駅より徒歩5分 速見インターチェンジより10分

病院ドック学会
胃カメラMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー子宮頸がん腫瘍マーカー+5
女性専用日あり土曜受診可駐車場あり

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

Cervical Cancer Screening (Cytology / Pap Test)2Tumor Markers (Blood Test)2Bone Density Test2Arteriosclerosis (Arterial Stiffness) Test2Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)1MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)1

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

Where can I get PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Oita?
Oita has 3 health checkup facilities offering PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen), of which 3 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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