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

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

Main conditions it can detect and evaluate

Prostate cancer
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Prostatitis

When to consider this test

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 Yamagata

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山形徳洲会病院

認定施設

山形県山形市清住町2-3-51

JR山形駅西口より車で5分、山形交通バス十小前バス停より徒歩2分

病院ドック学会

胃カメラバリウムCTMRIマンモグラフィー乳腺エコー+8

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無痛MRI乳がん検診

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

Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy)1 Barium Study (Upper GI X-Ray Contrast Examination)1 CT (Computed Tomography)1 MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)1 Mammography (Breast X-ray Imaging)1 Breast Ultrasound (Breast Echo)1

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

Where can I get PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) in Yamagata?

Yamagata has 1 health checkup facilities offering PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen), of which 1 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.