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

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 Toyama

サンシャイン・メドック(光ヶ丘病院)のイメージ画像(実際の施設とは異なります)イメージ

富山県 高岡市西藤平蔵313

JR高岡駅よりバス約20分・十二町島バス停下車徒歩約2分

病院ドック学会
バリウムCT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日曜受診可Web予約可
乳がん検診子宮がん検診
医療法人社団若葉会 高重記念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

富山県 富山市元町2-3-20

不二越駅より徒歩4分 トップへ サイドメニュー ME

診療所ドック学会
胃カメラ腹部エコーCTマンモグラフィー子宮頸がんPSA+5
土曜受診可Web予約可健保補助対応
医療法人社団紫蘭会 サンシャインメド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

富山県 高岡市西藤平蔵313

JR高岡駅から高岡法科大学方面行きバスで約20分、十二町島バス停下車 徒歩約2分

病院健保連契約
バリウムCT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日曜受診可Web予約可
乳がん検診子宮がん検診

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

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

Where can I get PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Toyama?
Toyama has 7 health checkup facilities offering PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen), of which 5 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.